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Her life spans two worlds. She made headlines in 1978, when as a 26-year-old American, she married King Hussein of Jordan.

25 years later, through love, loss and the unique view she has gained of the modern Middle East history, Her Majesty Queen Noor shares the story of her 21-year marriage to Jordan’s King Hussein as well as her observations on the challenges of bridging the divide between the West and the Arab world.

Click the “Listen” link to hear Her Majesty Queen Noor talk about why she’s decided to share her memoirs in her new book “Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life.”

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Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, her new book is: “Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life”

 
 

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