Originally Posted by fawadhash

Yes, you are right. However, from what I remember, she doesn't hold some Companions of Prophet (S.A.W) in very high regard. As a Muslim, we can't reason like her.

My personal view is that western writers holding differing viewpoints about Muslims and figures important to them, tend to play the role of good cop/bad cop with Muslims. That's more hateful and dangerous than outright contempt. Anyways, that's just my personal opinion and is not meant to disrespect your opinion in any way.