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Sherry Jones’ “The Jewel of Medina” reached bookstores Monday amid fears that the book about the Prophet Muhammad’s child bride might lead to violence and threats. But the author said she had received no threats and was spending the day quietly, except for talking to reporters and being photographed.
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