Queen Noor, Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life

Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life documents Lisa Najeeb Halaby's (now Queen Noor Al Hussein of Jordan) life as wife of the late King Hussein bin Talal. From her childhood in America, as part of Princeton's first co-ed graduate class, then on to working in the Middle East, and eventually meeting the King and falling in love, Queen Noor writes with a distinct voice and a constant plea for peace and tolerance.

Her firsthand experience with Middle-East politics, from the conflicts, the wars, talks, and humanitarian efforts gives readers a glimpse of perspective. She also shares her various struggles, triumphs, and disappointments, from personal experiences to public ones. She shares her thoughts, feelings, and devotion to her late husband's battle with cancer and her dedication to carry on his legacy. Her constant theme of peace, tolerance, and unity is refreshing as she urges Muslims, Christians, and Jews alike to come together in harmony.