Shackled, Mariam Ibraheem
Shackled, Mariam Ibraheem
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Shackled
One Woman’s Dramatic Triumph Over Persecution, Gender Abuse, and a Death Sentence

Author: Mariam Ibraheem, Eugene Bach

Narrator: Zoleka Vundla

Unabridged: 11 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Whitaker House

Published: 03/08/2022


Synopsis

WINNER!!! Christian Book Award 2023 (audio)!!!

Sentenced to Death for Her Beliefs 

Mariam Ibraheem was born in a refugee camp in Sudan. Her Muslim father died when she was six, and her mother raised her in the Christian faith. After a traumatic childhood, Mariam became a successful businessperson, married the man she loved, and had a beautiful baby boy.
 
But one day in 2013, her world was shattered when Sudan authorities insisted she was Muslim because of her father’s background. She had broken the law by marrying a Christian man, and she must abandon both her marriage and her son and adopt Islam. Under intense pressure, Mariam repeatedly refused. Ultimately, a Sharia court sentenced her to 100 lashes—and death by hanging.
 
Shackled is the stunning true story of a courageous young mother who was willing to face death rather than deny her faith. Mariam Ibraheem took a stand on behalf of all women who are maltreated because of their gender and all people who suffer from religious persecution.
 
Follow Mariam’s story from life under Islamic law, through imprisonment and childbirth while shackled, to her remarkable escape from death following an international outcry and advocacy that included diplomats, journalists, activists, and even Pope Francis.

About The Author

Eugene Bach is a pseudonym for a member of the Chinese underground church. He was trained in US military special operations and served two tours in the Persian Gulf and Asia-Pacific region, serving primarily as a member of a rapid response team focusing on targeted threat elimination, counterterrorism, and security. He has been working with the underground church in China for more than fifteen years, helping them to establish forward mission bases in closed countries around the world, including Iraq and Syria. Eugene leads the Chinese mission movement called Back to Jerusalem, which provides essential support for Chinese missionaries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. He has also written or coauthored numerous books about the underground church in China, North Korea, and Iran, including ISIS: Heart of Terror, The Underground Church, and I Stand with Christ.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Emma on March 12, 2022

This is an amazing story. It was challenging to read, because of the physical and mental/emotional abuse that was described. I never enjoy reading about people being hurt by other people. However, it was also very inspiring to me. I was especially impressed by the way Mariam felt love from the Chris......more

Goodreads review by Amanda H on March 16, 2022

This is a powerful story of what Mariam Ibraheem's life was like in a refugee camp and in a world dominated by Muslim men. I didn't realize how little I knew about the refugee camp in Sudan, since I didn't realize that generations grew up in the refugee camp. The fact that Mariam and I are close in......more

Goodreads review by Audrey on April 15, 2022

This is the horrendous, true story of the author's persecution for being a Christian in Sudan. She was born to a Muslim father and a Christian mother. Her mother raised her to be a Christian even though it was illegal to do so. Mariam married a Christian man but since her father was Muslim her marri......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on March 28, 2022

This was a tough one to read. Very inspiring, but tough. I can't even imagine going through what all Mariam went through. I didn't realize how little I knew about this entire area and society. I liked learning, but my heart ached for her throughout. She was so strong and determined and I was so very......more

Goodreads review by Joan on March 11, 2022

Ibraheem's memoir is an incredible one. She showed great faith in the face of severe danger, including threats of death. Her refusal to deny her faith in Jesus is an encouragement to all Christians facing persecution. The book is also very informative, revealing the dangers of being a Christian in a......more