2003, ISBN: 9780786867172

Hardcover

NY: Miramax, 2003. 1st Edition. Hardcover_clothspine. Collectible - Near Fine/Near Fine. 6.5"x9.5". 467 indexed pages. 11th Printing. Steel gray boards. Black cloth spine w/silver metal… More...

NY: Miramax, 2003. 1st Edition. Hardcover_clothspine. Collectible - Near Fine/Near Fine. 6.5"x9.5". 467 indexed pages. 11th Printing. Steel gray boards. Black cloth spine w/silver metallic letters. Black paste downs. Jacket designed by Doyle Partners; Front cover photo by Andrew Eccles; Back cover photo by David Hume Kennerly. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright. Not x-library, unclipped, & unmarked. Light soil spots to edge. Leap of Faith is the dramatic and inspiring story of an American woman's remarkable journey into the heart of a man and his nation.Born into a distinguished Arab-American family and raised amid privilege, Lisa Halaby joined the first freshman class at Princeton to accept women, graduating in 1974 with a degree in architecture and urban planning. Two years later, while visiting her father in Jordan, she was casually introduced on the airport runway to King Hussein. Widely admired in the Arab world as a voice of moderation, and for his direct lineage to the prophet Muhammad, Hussein would soon become the world's most eligible bachelor after the tragic death of his wife. The next time they met, Hussein would fall headlong in love with the athletic, outspoken daughter of his longtime friend. After a whirlwind, secret courtship Lisa Halaby became Noor Al Hussein, Queen of Jordan. With eloquence and candor, Queen Noor speaks of the obstacles she faced as a naive young bride in the royal court, of rebelling against the smothering embrace of security guards and palace life, and of her own successful struggle to create a working role as a humanitarian activist In a court that simply expected Noor to keep her husband happy. As she gradually took on the mantle of a queen, Noor's joys and challenges grew. After a heartbreaking miscarriage, she gave birth to four children. Meshing the demands of motherhood with the commitments of her position often proved difficult, but she tried to keep her young children by her side, even while flying the world with her husband in his relentless quest for peace. This mission would reap satisfying rewards, including greater Arab unity and a peace treaty with Israel, and suffer such terrible setbacks as the Gulf War and the assassination of Prime Minister Rabin. Leap of Faith is a remarkable document. It is the story of a young American woman who became wife and partner to an Arab monarch. It provides a compelling portrait of the late King Hussein and his lifelong effort to bring peace to his wartorn region, and an insider's view of the growing gulf between the United States and the Arab nations. It is also the refreshingly candid story of a mother coming to terms with the demands the king's role as a world statesman placed on her family's private life. But most of all it is a love storythe intimate account of a woman who lost her heart to a king, and to his people. Goodreads 3.81., Miramax, 2003, 4<

2003, ISBN: 9780786867172

New York: Miramax Books, 2003. First Edition Stated . Hard Back. Fine/Near Fine. 6 1/2" X 9 1/2. 467 Pages Indexed. Sixth printing of the First Edition. Gray boards with black cl… More...

New York: Miramax Books, 2003. First Edition Stated . Hard Back. Fine/Near Fine. 6 1/2" X 9 1/2. 467 Pages Indexed. Sixth printing of the First Edition. Gray boards with black cloth quarter spine and gold lettering. Black endpapers. Center section of color photographs. Leap of Faith is the dramatic and inspiring story of an American woman's remarkable journey into the heart of a man and his nation. Born into a distinguished Arab-American family and raised amid privilege, Lisa Halaby joined the first freshman class at Princeton to accept women, graduating in 1974 with a degree in architecture and urban planning. Two years later, while visiting her father in Jordan, she was casually introduced on the airport runway to King Hussein. Widely admired in the Arab world as a voice of moderation, and for his direct lineage to the prophet Muhammad, Hussein would soon become the world's most eligible bachelor after the tragic death of his wife. The next time they met, Hussein would fall headlong in love with the athletic, outspoken daughter of his longtime friend. After a whirlwind, secret courtship Lisa Halaby became Noor Al Hussein, Queen of Jordan. With eloquence and candor, Queen Noor speaks of the obstacles she faced as a naive young bride in the royal court, of rebelling against the smothering embrace of security guards and palace life, and of her own successful struggle to create a working role as a humanitarian activist in a court that simply expected Noor to keep her husband happy. As she gradually took on the mantle of a queen, Noor's joys and challenges grew. After a heartbreaking miscarriage , she gave birth to four children. Meshing the demands of motherhood with the commitments of her position often proved difficult, but she tried to keep her young children by her side, even while flying the world with her husband in his relentless quest for peace. This mission would reap satisfying rewards, including greater Arab unity and a peace treaty with Israel, and suffer such terrible setbacks as the Gulf War and the assassination of Prime Minister Rabin. Leap of Faith is a remarkable document. It is the story of a young American woman who became wife and partner to an Arab monarch. It provides a compelling portrait of the late King Hussein and his lifelong effort to bring peace to his wartorn region, and an insider's view of the growing gulf between the United States and the Arab nations. It is also the refreshingly candid story of a mother coming to terms with the demands the king's role as a world statesman placed on her family's private life. But most of all it is a love story -- the intimate account of a woman who lost her heart to a king, and to his people. --- From the Dust Jacket flaps with an unclipped price of $25.95., Miramax Books, 2003, 4.5<

2003, ISBN: 9780786867172

New York, NY: Miramax Books, 2003. First edition. First Edition. Hard cover. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 480 p. Contains: Illustrations. … More...

New York, NY: Miramax Books, 2003. First edition. First Edition. Hard cover. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 480 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Two light very small smudge to the book edge, DJ shows minor shelf wear. Born into a distinguished Arab-American family and raised amid privilege, Lisa Halaby joined the first freshman class at Princeton to accept women, graduating in 1974 with a degree in architecture and urban planning. Two years later, while visiting her father in Jordan, she was casually introduced on the airport runway to King Hussein. Widely admired in the Arab world as a voice of moderation, and for his direct lineage to the prophet Muhammad, Hussein would soon become the world's most eligible bachelor after the tragic death of his wife. The next time they met, Hussein would fall headlong in love with the athletic, outspoken daughter of his longtime friend. After a whirlwind, secret courtship Lisa Halaby became Noor Al Hussein, Queen of Jordan. With eloquence and candor, Queen Noor speaks of the obstacles she faced as a naive young bride in the royal court, of rebelling against the smothering embrace of security guards and palace life, and of her own successful struggle to create a working role as a humanitarian activist In a court that simply expected Noor to keep her husband happy. As she gradually took on the mantle of a queen, Noor's joys and challenges grew. After a heartbreaking miscarriage, she gave birth to four children. Meshing the demands of motherhood with the commitments of her position often proved difficult, but she tried to keep her young children by her side, even while flying the world with her husband in his relentless quest for peace. This mission would reap satisfying rewards, including greater Arab unity and a peace treaty with Israel, and suffer such terrible setbacks as the Gulf War and the assassination of Prime Minister Rabin. Leap of Faith is a remarkable document. It is the story of a young American woman who became wife and partner to an Arab monarch. It provides a compelling portrait of the late King Hussein and his lifelong effort to bring peace to his wartorn region, and an insider's view of the growing gulf between the United States and the Arab nations. It is also the refreshingly candid story of a mother coming to terms with the demands the king's role as a world statesman placed on her family's private life. But most of all it is a love story?the intimate account of a woman who lost her heart to a king, and to his people. AB73, Miramax Books, 2003, 5<

2003, ISBN: 9780786867172

Hardcover

New York: Miramax Books. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. 0786867175 . Hardcover, 467 pages in fine condition with near fine dustjacket,light rubbing to jac… More...

New York: Miramax Books. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. 0786867175 . Hardcover, 467 pages in fine condition with near fine dustjacket,light rubbing to jacket edges. 1st edition, 1st printing. This is the dramatic and inspiring story of an American woman's remarkable journey into the heart of a man and his nation and become Queen of Jordan. With eloquence and candor, she speaks of the obstacles she faced as a naive young bride in the royal court, of rebelling against the smothering embrace of security guards and palace life, and of her own struggles to create a working role as a humanitarian activist in a court that simply expected Noor to keep her husband happy. A remarkable story of a young American woman who became wofe and partner to an Arab monach.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall ., Miramax Books, 2003, 3<