About the book
‘An important and deeply moving book’ Telegraph
‘This gripping, inflaming book, itself an act of fury, shows how revenge can transmute into politics or be crushed by it’ Larissa MacFarquhar
Brittany Smith, a young woman from Stevenson, Alabama, killed a man she said raped her in her own home, but was denied the protection of a self-defense argument.
Angoori Dahariya led a gang in Uttar Pradesh, India, dedicated to avenging victims of domestic abuse.
Cicek Mustafa Zibo fought in a thousands-strong all-female militia that battled ISIS in Syria.
Can women’s acts of vengeance help to create lasting change in their communities, or will they ultimately hurt their cause?
In this profoundly moving book, award-winning journalist Elizabeth Flock explores the stories of three women living in deeply patriarchal places with destructive cultures of honour, places in which institutions – government, police, courts – failed to protect women from violence, leaving them no option but to stand up and protect themselves.
Editions of Furies
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780241678015
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781405962193
- EBook
- ISBN 9781405962209
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781405963152
Read an Excerpt
‘An important and deeply moving book’ Telegraph
‘This gripping, inflaming book, itself an act of fury, shows how revenge can transmute into politics or be crushed by it’ Larissa MacFarquhar
Brittany Smith, a young woman from Stevenson, Alabama, killed a man she said raped her in her own home, but was denied the protection of a self-defense argument.
Angoori Dahariya led a gang in Uttar Pradesh, India, dedicated to avenging victims of domestic abuse.
Cicek Mustafa Zibo fought in a thousands-strong all-female militia that battled ISIS in Syria.
Can women’s acts of vengeance help to create lasting change in their communities, or will they ultimately hurt their cause?
In this profoundly moving book, award-winning journalist Elizabeth Flock explores the stories of three women living in deeply patriarchal places with destructive cultures of honour, places in which institutions – government, police, courts – failed to protect women from violence, leaving them no option but to stand up and protect themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Furies about?
‘An important and deeply moving book’ Telegraph
‘This gripping, inflaming book, itself an act of fury, shows how revenge can transmute into politics or be crushed by it’ Larissa MacFarquhar
Brittany Smith, a young woman from Stevenson, Alabama, killed a man she said raped her in her own home, but was denied the protection of a self-defense argument.
Angoori Dahariya led a gang in Uttar Pradesh, India, dedicated to avenging victims of domestic abuse.
Cicek Mustafa Zibo fought in a thousands-strong all-female militia that battled ISIS in Syria.
Can women’s acts of vengeance help to create lasting change in their communities, or will they ultimately hurt their cause?
In this profoundly moving book, award-winning journalist Elizabeth Flock explores the stories of three women living in deeply patriarchal places with destructive cultures of honour, places in which institutions – government, police, courts – failed to protect women from violence, leaving them no option but to stand up and protect themselves.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Furies?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Reportage, journalism or collected columns
Where can I read a sample of Furies?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241678015
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Furies?
Elizabeth Flock
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Furies is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780241678015) and paperback(ISBN 9781405962193) and ebook(ISBN 9781405962209) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781405963152)
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