Huda Shaarawi's memoirs

In "The Memoirs of Huda Shaarawi," first published in 1976, 29 years after her death, the book examines crucial milestones in Arab women's struggle for their rights and the journey of the author, a pioneer of the Arab women's movement. She recalls memories of her childhood and youth, where she dedicated her life to women's rights to education, culture, marriage, and work. In her lectures and articles, she called for laws protecting women, amending the marriage age for girls, restricting polygamy except in cases of necessity, and amending the electoral law to allow women to participate alongside men. She also made a significant contribution to the cause of independence, participating in political awareness for women and leading the first women's demonstrations during the 1919 Revolution. There is no doubt that Huda Shaarawi's memoirs are among the most beautiful biographies. They offer a simple, uncluttered account of the events of her life and the era she lived through.