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Issue Details: First known date: 2009... 2009 The Mother of Mohammed : An Australian Woman's Extraordinary Journey into Jihad
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'In The Mother of Mohammed, Four Corners journalist Sally Neighbour tells the extraordinary story of how a dope-smoking beach bunny from Mudgee, Robyn Hutchinson, became Rabiah – a member of the jihadist elite. Known among her peers as "the mother of Mohammed", and as "the Elizabeth Taylor of the jihad" in CIA circles, Rabiah lived for twenty years on the frontlines of the global holy war.

'With a reputation for tough investigative journalism, Sally Neighbour persuaded Rabiah to tell her story. She investigates how Rabiah became a trusted insider to the Jemaah Islamiyah, Taliban and al Qaeda leaderships, and married a leading figure in Osama bin Laden's inner sanctum.

'In The Mother of Mohammed Sally Neighbour discovers a world of converts and true believers. This unique and confronting account from inside the jihad helps us to understand the magnetism of the Islamist cause.' (Publisher's blurb)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Carlton, Parkville - Carlton area, Melbourne - North, Melbourne, Victoria,: Melbourne University Press , 2009 .
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      Extent: 368p.
      Note/s:
      • Includes index.
      ISBN: 9780522856682 (pbk.)

Works about this Work

Books Susan Hewitt , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 16 January 2010; (p. 18)

— Review of The Mother of Mohammed : An Australian Woman's Extraordinary Journey into Jihad Sally Neighbour , 2009 single work biography
Non-Fiction Books Caroline Gardam , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 2 - 3 Jan 2010; (p. 19)

— Review of The Mother of Mohammed : An Australian Woman's Extraordinary Journey into Jihad Sally Neighbour , 2009 single work biography
Pick of the Week Bruce Elder , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 15-16 August 2009; (p. 31)

— Review of The Mother of Mohammed : An Australian Woman's Extraordinary Journey into Jihad Sally Neighbour , 2009 single work biography
Non-Fiction Fiona Capp , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 20 June 2009; (p. 28)

— Review of The Mother of Mohammed : An Australian Woman's Extraordinary Journey into Jihad Sally Neighbour , 2009 single work biography
From Mudgee to Mujahid Ken Haley , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 9 May 2009; (p. 15)

— Review of The Mother of Mohammed : An Australian Woman's Extraordinary Journey into Jihad Sally Neighbour , 2009 single work biography
From Mudgee to Mujahid Ken Haley , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 9 May 2009; (p. 15)

— Review of The Mother of Mohammed : An Australian Woman's Extraordinary Journey into Jihad Sally Neighbour , 2009 single work biography
Non-Fiction Fiona Capp , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 20 June 2009; (p. 28)

— Review of The Mother of Mohammed : An Australian Woman's Extraordinary Journey into Jihad Sally Neighbour , 2009 single work biography
Pick of the Week Bruce Elder , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 15-16 August 2009; (p. 31)

— Review of The Mother of Mohammed : An Australian Woman's Extraordinary Journey into Jihad Sally Neighbour , 2009 single work biography
Non-Fiction Books Caroline Gardam , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 2 - 3 Jan 2010; (p. 19)

— Review of The Mother of Mohammed : An Australian Woman's Extraordinary Journey into Jihad Sally Neighbour , 2009 single work biography
Books Susan Hewitt , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 16 January 2010; (p. 18)

— Review of The Mother of Mohammed : An Australian Woman's Extraordinary Journey into Jihad Sally Neighbour , 2009 single work biography
Muslim Matriarch's Suburban Nightmare Sally Neighbour , 2009 single work column
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 2-3 May 2009; (p. 1, 6)
Last amended 26 Apr 2017 15:26:00
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    South Asia, South and East Asia, Asia,
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    Afghanistan,
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    South Asia, South and East Asia, Asia,
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    Iran,
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    Middle East, Asia,
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