/ Lead title From the bestselling writer of 'The History of God' and the widely acclaimed 'Islam -- A Short History' comes another valuable addition to the Eminent Lives series, Karen Armstrong's 'Muhammad'. / Karen Armstrong is one of Britain's -- and, increasingly, the world's -- foremost commentators on religious affairs. / 'The Spiral Staircase' has sold over 31,000 copies in the UK alone. / Fabulous new biography series which has received wonderful advance praise in the US. / Competition: Muhammad - Critical Lives Series, Yahiya J Emerick (Alpha Books 2002)
Karen Armstrong spent seven years as a Roman Catholic nun and now teaches at the Leo Baeck College for the Study of Judaism and the Training of Rabbis and Teachers. A regular reviewer for the Sunday Times, she is the author of (among others) 'A History of God', 'Holy War', 'The Gospel According to Women' and 'The Spiral Staircase'.
Praise for 'The Spiral Staircase': 'The book deserves many readers!Karen Armstrong must be a Woman of Iron to have survived, made a career and a life.' Hilary Mantel 'A subtle and funny memoir.' Sunday Telegraph 'An exceptionally impressive autobiography!Karen Armstrong's account of her spiralling journey provokes thought and inspires respect.' Daily Telegraph
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