As the author acknowledges at the beginning of this biography she rewrote this edition after Islamophobia reached new heights at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Thus, this biography is very different to another one I've just read: [b:The First Muslim: The Story of Muhammad|15815359|The First Muslim The Story of Muhammad|Lesley Hazleton|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1350922573l/15815359._SX50_.jpg|21541855]. Instead of being just a narration of Muhammad's life the author focuses mostly on the things the prophet advocated (forgiveness, peace, justice, compassion, etc.) which contradict the actions of Islamic extremists. I particularly liked that the author mentioned the context in which Muhammad asked that his wives be veiled which did not mean that all women should be. I found it a rather good narration and interpretation, and advise everyone to read it.