{"product_id":"a-joia-de-medina","title":"The Jewel of Medina","description":"The result of extensive research and elegantly written by American journalist Sherry Jones, the controversial THE JEWEL OF MEDINA blends romance, history, and adventure to tell the moving saga of young A'isha, who became Muhammad's favorite wife and one of the most revered women in the Islamic world. In the harsh and exotic 17th-century Arab society that witnessed the founding of Islam, a 6-year-old girl is about to take the first step toward becoming one of the most powerful women of her time. A'isha bint Abi Bakr is the daughter of a wealthy Meccan merchant and has just become engaged to the Prophet Muhammad. When she marries at age 9, she finds herself forced to rely on her own intelligence and courage. Now she is the master of her own destiny and must establish her place in the community, battling religious persecution, political intrigue, the jealousy of the other wives in the harem, and her own temptations. As she grows to love Muhammad, her devotion and insight make her an indispensable advisor, making her the most important woman in Islam, a fervent defender of her husband's words and legacy. THE JEWEL OF MEDINA evokes the beauty and harsh realities of life in a time lost in time, during a time of war, learning, and enlightenment. The exquisite description of the origins of the Islamic faith and scenes from the Prophet's life caused unrest in the Muslim community. In August 2008, Random House, one of the world's largest publishers, announced the cancellation of the novel, concerned about possible retaliation from the Muslim community, sparking a wave of outrage around the world. Salman Rushdie, the acclaimed author of The Satanic Verses, called the incident \"censorship.\" After announcing his intention to publish the work, Martin Rynja, publisher of the British publisher Gibson Square, had his home attacked. Surrounded by controversy, this book is a rare opportunity to observe a historical account of the birth of Islam and the power of women through the eyes of an unforgettable heroine. Sherry Jones is already working on the sequel to the novel, a story of reconciliation and peace, which presents a more mature, wise and circumspect A'isha.","brand":"Totvsrj-record-dc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47159535403260,"sku":"9788501085429","price":69.9,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/9197\/5420\/files\/8b10a534f3223183b4d79e38665f8b1d.jpg?v=1783701421","url":"https:\/\/www.record.com.br\/en\/products\/a-joia-de-medina","provider":"Editora Record","version":"1.0","type":"link"}