Benazir Bhutto was a Pakistani politician and leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party. Her writing reflects a deep understanding of the political processes and social challenges shaping Muslim states. With her distinctive voice, she navigated the complexities of modern Pakistan, engaging readers with her insights on leadership and democracy. Her work stands as a testament to her commitment and vision for the nation's future.
Bhutto argues that extremism is not inherent to Islam, but that various factors, including some policies of the West, have empowered Islamic fundamentalists and are responsible for the current battle for the hearts, minds and bodies of the Umma (the Islamic nation around the world).
Beautiful, charismatic, and the first and only woman to lead a post-colonial Muslim state, Benazir Bhutto achieved international renown in her native Pakistan until charges of corruption forced her into exile in the late 1990s. From her upbringing in one of Pakistan's richest families to her subsequent politicization and her arrest following her father's execution, Bhutto’s autobiography chronicles a life of strength, dedication, and courage in the face of adversity.