” Infidel” Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Hello IYBC,

It is very evident that as we read “Infidel” women have no rights. There validation and quality of life is controlled by men. She is ruled by her father, then he chooses a husband for her.

“Baari” is like a pious slave she honors her husband’s family, she feeds them without question or complaint, she never whines, she is strong in service, she keeps her head bowed he has the right to rape and beat her, and marry as many women as he wants to. She is devoted to her husband,she is a well-trained work horse.

IYBC I am curious to know how much of this is culture or religion. The faith of the Somalian people is Muslim. It would be unfair to say that all men who practice the Muslim faith treat women as they don’t exist.

IYBC lets reflect on the Christian faith do some men interpret the scriptures to justify how they treat women or their wives?

What about the woman is who is abused in a marriage or relationship she is a prime example of a ” Baari ” woman. Let’s not forget about the woman who is a prostitute that is exploited sexually by her pimp.

IYBC there many facets to the Muslim faith, just as they are to the Christian faith.

What are your thoughts? What is the culture? Is tradition a factor?

What is the common denominator of the Muslim faith verses the Christian faith?

Women’s medical care, birth control and equal pay is in the news and headlines, are we on our way to being ” Baari” women?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

” Infidel” Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Hello IYBC,

“Infedel” by Ayann Hirsi Ali is intense. I am only on chapter 2, and it is amazing how the culture and history of the of Ayaan’s family determines their future.

Ayann’s grandmother definitely is the foundation of the family even  though she has parents, IYBC what are your thoughts about her grandmother?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“INFIDEL” Ayaan Hirsi Ali June 21 2012 IYBC meeting

One of todays most admired and controversial political figures. Ayaan Hirsi Ali burst into international headlines following the murder of Theo Van Gogh by an Islamist who threatened that she would be next. She made headlines again when she was stripped of her citizenship and resigned from the Dutch Parliament.

“Infidel” shows the coming of age of this distinguished political superstar and champion of free speech as well as the development of beliefs, iron will and extraordinary determination to fight injustice. Raised in a strict Muslim family, Hirsi Ali survived civil war, female mutilation, brutal beatings, adolescence as a devout believer during the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood and life in four troubled unstable countries ruled largely by despots. She escaped from a forced marriage and sought asylum in the Netherlands, where she earned a college degree in political science, tried to help her tragically depressed sister adjust to the West and fought for the rights of Muslim women and the reform of Islam as a member of Parliament. Under constant threat, demonized by reactionary Islamist and politicians, disowned by her father, and expelled from family and clan, she refuses to be silenced.

Ultimately a celebration of triumph over adversity, Hirsi Ali’s story tells how a bright little girl evolves out of dutiful obedience to become out spoken, pioneering freedom fighter.  As Western governments struggle to balance democratic ideal with religious pressures no  other book could be more timely or more signficant

Hello IYBC please show your support on 21 June 2012 6:30 pm at The Augusta Richmond County Public Library on the 3rd floor, 823 Telfair St Augusta Ga 30901. Our facilitator will be Thomas Patterson.

“Infedel” by Ayaan Hirsi is our June 2012 IYBC selection.

I thank you in advance for your support and commitment.

“A Chance In The World” Steve Pemberton

“Maybe next time you will have a daddy”

Hello IYBC,

These are the words of Quinn, Steve Pemberton’s son who was the inspiration that challenged him to write his book ” A Chance In The World” 17 May 2012 IYBC had the honor and pleasure of hearing his story when he “skyped” in with us. This was truly a “gift” that was delivered with grace, honesty, and humbleness. We witness this first hand because we  has some technical difficulties as we attempted to “skype” in Mr.Pemberton that resulted in a 45 minute delay. Mr. Pemberton could have told us “sorry maybe next time” he is in fact Divisional Vice-President and Chief Diversity Officer for Walgreens, the first person to hold that responsibility on the company’s 110-year history.

Mr Steve Pemberton waited patiently with out irritation.  The moment that we have finally been looking forward to all month finally came. ” A  Chance In The World” came alive with courage, strength and love.

Mr. Pemberton is indeed a survivor, but he made it very clear his life is shaped in “victory” He is man who intentionally and deliberately manifest that poverty, mental and physical abuse was his catalyst to declare and claim his “Chance In The World”.  He made it very clear ” Do not feel sorry for me” but this IYBC book club discussion is going to be about the “celebration and motivation” of who is now and not what happened to him as child. The tone was set.

Mr. Pemberton first of all is a man who loves God. He has an intense love for his wife Tonya and their three children. He would not hesitate to give his life for them. We could feel the wealth of love, but also the “protectiveness” that is cemented in his spirit, he is accountable for his family. no excuses.

Mr. Pemberton is a natural-born leader, he is straight forward and you know exactly where stands. He is very concerned about all men and made it very clear that there are areas that need to be addressed, in other words there is “no free get out of jail card” we just simply need to get our act together, and belive me Mr.Pemberton will not have a problem advising you. no excuses.

Mr Pemberton shared with us “forgiveness” is his success story, in order for him to “live” and not be mentally chained to his past. He stepped out of  his comfort zone and found out his parents were “severely fragmented” themselves. He reached out to his past to find brothers and sisters resisted his presence, even to the point of racism, this only made Steve Pemberton love them more.

Mr. Steve Pemberton knows that without doubt that his childhood was “deliberate” It if took lack of proper shelter, food, extreme physical and mental abuse. So be it, I am here now, I am not going anywhere, I am Steve Pemberton. My circumstances propelled and prepared me. The Steve Pemberton that we listen to would not change one event or even one breath from his past, it is shaped him into who he is today and what he will become tomorrow. ” A Chance In The World”

” A Chance In The World” Steve Pemberton

“A Chance In The World” Steve Pemberton IYBC meeting 17 May 2012 6:30 pm

by chocolateamethyst

“CHANCE” The unknown and unpredictable element that causes an event to result in a certain way. Rather than spoken of as a real force. A possibility of probability to take a risk, gamble, opportunity.The extent of an event that is likely going to occur.

Hello IYBC,

“A Chance In The World” is a personal memoir by Steve Pemberton, The Title of his book is equally powerful as the of the word “CHANCE” It is taken for granted and expected than when we are born we are entitled to a “Chance” after all we did not ask to be born, so the probability of the possibility that is automatically the risk we cash in, because life chose us, so just give me a minute to catch my breath as I take this “CHANCE”

Steve Pemberton’s “CHANCE” was decided for him with abandonment, physical and mental abuse. He like so many children that are raised in foster homes, because the parents are unable to provide a stable environment. Children that are raised in the homes with their parents suffer the same consequences also.

IYBC when you read “A Chance In The World” you are going to experience the total obliteration of a child’s life and you will get angry, cry or even put the book down for couple of minutes, hug yourself because you will feel the pain and hurt this child felt in volumes.

When you read ” A Chance In The World” you are going to ask yourself how did this happen with all the laws we have that are in place to protect children?

What happen to his parents, siblings relatives? or just a concerned person”

This book is about the survival of Steve Pemberton so he could get a “Chance”

Physical, mental abuse and abandonment is the perfect recipe for prison,drugs alcohol, no education. Steve Pemberton had the perfect excuse to fail, he did not have to be accountable he is qualified to be a menace to society. He gets a pass to be unproductive and irresponsible .

How dare he declare to the world I am here, I don’t know the meaning of can’t

Steve Pemberton never ask for a second chance.

He just wanted ” A Chance In The World”

I humbly petition your support on 17 May 2012 6:30 pm at the Augusta Richmond County Public Library 1st floor 823 Telfair St, Augusta Ga 30901. We have the honor and privileged of Mr. Steve Pemberton discussing his personal memoir, he will Skype in with IYBC, we will be on the 1st floor and will utilize the large screen that will compliment the view of this occasion. Please invite family and friends as we celebrate the survival and the success of Mr. Steve Pemberton.

I thank you for your commitment to IYBC, Please take the “Chance” to be encouraged as you read the phenomenal memoir.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“A Chance In The World” Steve Pemberton

“Maybe next time you will have a daddy”

Hello IYBC,

These are the words of Quinn, Steve Pemberton’s son who was the inspiration that challenged him to write his book ” A Chance In The World” 17 May 2012 IYBC had the honor and pleasure of hearing his story when he “skyped” in with us. This was truly a “gift” that was delivered with grace, honesty, and humbleness. We witness this first hand because we  has some technical difficulties as we attempted to “skype” in Mr.Pemberton that resulted in a 45 minute delay. Mr. Pemberton could have told us “sorry maybe next time” he is in fact Divisional Vice-President and Chief Diversity Officer for Walgreens, the first person to hold that responsibility on the company’s 110-year history.

Mr Steve Pemberton waited patiently with out irritation.  The moment that we have finally been looking forward to all month finally came. ” A  Chance In The World” came alive with courage, strength and love.

Mr. Pemberton is indeed a survivor, but he made it very clear his life is shaped in “victory” He is man who intentionally and deliberately manifest that poverty, mental and physical abuse was his catalyst to declare and claim his “Chance In The World”.  He made it very clear ” Do not feel sorry for me” but this IYBC book club discussion is going to be about the “celebration and motivation” of who is now and not what happened to him as child. The tone was set.

Mr. Pemberton first of all is a man who loves God. He has an intense love for his wife Tonya and their three children. He would not hesitate to give his life for them. We could feel the wealth of love, but also the “protectiveness” that is cemented in his spirit that he is accountable for his family. no excuses.

Mr. Pemberton is a natural-born leader, he is straight forward and you know exactly where stands. He is very concerned about all men and made it very clear that there are areas that need to be addressed, in other words there is “no free get out of jail card” we just simply need to get our act together, and belive me Mr.Pemberton will not have a problem advising you. no excuses.

Mr Pemberton shared with us “forgiveness” is his success story, in order for him to “live” and not be mentally chained to his past. He stepped out of  his comfort zone and found out his parents were “severely fragmented” themselves. He reached out to his past to find brothers and sisters resisted his presence, even to the point of racism, this only made Steve Pemberton love them more.

Mr. Steve Pemberton knows that without doubt that his childhood was “deliberate” It if took lack of proper shelter, food, extreme physical and mental abuse. So be it, I am here now, I am not going anywhere, I am Steve Pemberton. My circumstances propelled and prepared me. The Steve Pemberton that we listen to would not change one event or even one breath from his past, it is shaped him into who he is today and what he will become tomorrow. ” A Chance In The World”

“A Chance In The World” Steve Pemberton May 17,2012

” I made a conscious choice that I would have a different life and a different path”

“A Chance In The World” by Steve Pemberton is the book I will be facilitating. Please join IYBC and I on 17 May 2012 6:30 pm at the Augusta, Richmond County Public Library on the 3rd floor 823 Telfair St 30901.

Steve Pemberton is Divisional Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for Walgreens, the first person to hold that responsibility in the company’s 110 year history.  ” A Chance In The World” is Steve Pemberton’s auto biography of his life, which starts off with abandonment, child abuse and domestic violence. Steve Pemberton lives a life of excellence not excuses. He did what ever was necessary for him to advance himself despite his circumstances. He turned what could have been emotionally and mentally paralyzing effects of abuse in to pillars of strength.

IYBC I have not read this book, but the reviews are awesome. I am personally  always intrigue to “memoirs” that are words articulated from the author.  This is a powerful story.  This book was released 2012 you can down load it to your reader or order it from amazon starting at $14.00 in hard copy, it is not available in paperback. This price is subject to change.

I have heard from Steve Pemberton’s staff and he has agreed to skype in with us on 17 May 2012 6:30 pm. The Library has agreed to let us use the large screen on the first floor more details to follow as we approach 17 May 2012

New Members are always welcome, this book club is for men and women.

I thank you in advance for your support and commitment.

I look forward to an evening of “Diverse Dialog With Passion”