I am Nujood, age 10 and divorced / Nujood Ali with Delphine Minoui ; translated by Linda Coverdale.
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TextLanguage: English Original language: French Publication details: New York : Three Rivers Press, c2010.Edition: 1st American edDescription: 188 . ; 21 cmISBN: - 0307589676 (pbk.)
- 9780307589675 (pbk.)
- Moi Noujoud, 10 ans, divorcée. English
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"I'm a simple village girl who has always obeyed the orders of my father and brothers. Since forever, I have learned to say yes to everything. Today I have decided to say no."
Nujood Ali's childhood came to an abrupt end in 2008 when her father arranged for her to be married to a man three times her age. With harrowing directness, Nujood tells of abuse at her husband's hands and of her daring escape. With the help of local advocates and the press, Nujood obtained her freedom--an extraordinary achievement in Yemen, where almost half of all girls are married under the legal age. Nujood's courageous defiance of both Yemeni customs and her own family has inspired other young girls in the Middle East to challenge their marriages.
Hers is an unforgettable story of tragedy, triumph, and courage.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-183).
Nujood, a modern-day heroine -- In court -- Khardji -- The judge -- The wedding -- Shada -- Running away -- The divorce -- The birthday -- Mona -- The return of fares -- When I become a lawyer -- Epilogue.
The true story of the remarkable 10-year-old Yemeni girl who dared to defy her country's most archaic traditions by fighting for a divorce.
Translated from the French.