“A vital, inspiring book.”

– O, The Oprah Magazine

“A brave, extraordinary, heartbreakingly personal story of one woman’s battle for equal rights.... The book provides a rare glimpse into... the hearts and minds of people who live in a society that is mostly off-limits to Westerners. [Al-Sharif's] literary achievement is that despite the huge cultural differences, Daring to Drive shows that Saudi women and men have dreams and fears much like our own.”

– Associated Press

“Future generations will marvel at Manal al-Sharif, whose voice is laden with quiet dignity even at its most urgent. Her gripping account of homegrown courage will speak to the fighter in all of us.”

– Deborah Feldman, New York Times bestselling author of Unorthodox

“An astonishing, humble, truthful book, more illuminating than a hundred newspaper stories on Saudi Arabia. Manal is no Chanel-draped, chauffeur-driven Saudi princess. Her account of why a single working mother’s life compelled her to confront the kingdom’s fiercely patriarchal ways is touching and revealing in equal measure.”

– Azadeh Moaveni, author of Lipstick Jihad

“Remarkable.”

– Jewish Journal

“Inspiring.”

– Bustle

“Eye-opening... [and] compelling.”

 

– Christian Science Monitor

“A captivating read. Manal al-Sharif refuses to hide her scars, unveiling what she endured and sacrificed to become a professional who has fearlessly pushed the boundaries of tradition.”

– Elena Gorokhova, author of Russian Tattoo

“There are vignettes of laughter and love... [and] glimpses of rich, vibrant Arab life.... A testament to how women in Muslim countries are helping change their culture, one step at a time.”

– New York Journal of Books

“Fascinating, powerful, and heartbreaking... a truly eye-opening read.”

– Library Journal (starred review)

“Remarkable. Manal al-Sharif invites us to ride with her to bend the arc of history towards equality and justice.”

– Rula Jebreal, international bestselling author of Miral

“If you’re searching for an inspiring memoir, Daring to Drive should be on your must-read list.”

– Bitch Magazine

“An intimate look at life for women growing up in Saudi Arabia and the challenges of seeking major social change.”

– Booklist

“Al-Sharif’s transformation from religious radical to feminist champion is incredibly inspiring.”

– BookRiot

“Daring to Drive is an important book.... Al-Sharif tells her story in clear, readable prose... [and] provides readers with unusual insight into what it means to be a woman under Wahhabi.”

– Me, You, and Books

“Compelling.”

– BookPage

“An intimate and powerful book from what is hopefully only the first of many Saudi voices to speak out.”

– Kirkus Reviews