Murder in the name of honor / Husseini, Rana

Examines the "honor killings" of women around the world by their family members. Describes the author's struggle to change laws and expose countries that allow honor killings to continue without punishment. Includes dozens of personal stories.

Journalist Rana Husseini discusses the history of "honor killing, " which have claimed the lives of thousands of woman each year around the world, and describes her personal experiences, along with her efforts to eliminate the archaic laws.