Veil: Object Lessons

I have to say that I expected something else from the Object Lessons...this is not so much about the object veil but rather about the personal ideas of the author in regards to veils. And I mean this in a pure matter of fact way. I thought I'd get information an out the history, the material and the ways to wear a veil and got personal memories and beliefs instead. While I did find it very interesting to read about the author's choice not to wear a veil although being a female Moslem and having her share some experiences and perceptions she made, I still believe the book was lacking a bit of connection and logical next steps. Yes, the veil does offer a personal space, does provide a shelter and can also mean strength but the author makes it all sound like strength in a world dominated by males, shelter from males in situations in which a mere glance in the face of a man can be interpreted as showing romantic interest. Still, I enjoyed to learn more about veils from the perspective of a Moslem woman living in the Western world. I especially liked the passage about Western Christian feminists fighting for "freeing" Afgan women and therefore supporting the war in Afghanistan not bringing anything similar to freedom but only pain and a new level of imperialism.