| I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced: A Memoir Contributor(s): Ali, Nujood (Author), Minoui, Delphine (Author) |
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ISBN: 0307589676 ISBN-13: 9780307589675 Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY) OUR PRICE: $12.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs - Social Science | Islamic Studies - Social Science | Sociology - Marriage & Family |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2009033063 |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 5.28" W x 7.86" (0.38 lbs) 192 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 146611 Reading Level: 6.2 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "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. |