I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced
6 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by pepita-di-Corfu from Thessaloniki - Θεσσαλονίκη, Thessaloniki Greece on Thursday, July 29, 2010
Taken from the back cover:
""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."
""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."
Journal Entry 2 by pepita-di-Corfu at Thessaloniki - Θεσσαλονίκη, Thessaloniki Greece on Monday, September 20, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (9/20/2010 UTC) at Thessaloniki - Θεσσαλονίκη, Thessaloniki Greece
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I'm sending this book off to bookcrosser dvg and hope she enjoys reading it! Have a safe journey little book!!!
Arrived safely in the US today! I have let the book rest for a few hours after its exhausting travels but I am going to be reading this one today...I can't wait! I read many magazine reviews on this book but have not seen it in my local book shops. So, I will read this an move it along quickly.
Thank you so much for sharing this with me Pepita-di-Corfu. I realize the shipping cost was probably very costly. I hope to fill a wish of yours in the near future as I will keep an eye on your wishlist. Big BC hug of thanks - you are a wonderfully generous BCer!
Thank you so much for sharing this with me Pepita-di-Corfu. I realize the shipping cost was probably very costly. I hope to fill a wish of yours in the near future as I will keep an eye on your wishlist. Big BC hug of thanks - you are a wonderfully generous BCer!
This was a wonderfully written book. I think the author did a wonderful job portraying Nujood's story with dignity, respect and from the eyes of the child living through this ordeal. I do not want to be a spoiler to the story but must state that I love how everyone wrapped themselves around Nujood after her courageous step into that courthouse!
I want to thank Nujood for sharing her story with the world. I know that you are touching many lives and inspiring many to take that brave first step.
Thank you pepita-do-Corfu for sharing this with me.
I want to thank Nujood for sharing her story with the world. I know that you are touching many lives and inspiring many to take that brave first step.
Thank you pepita-do-Corfu for sharing this with me.
Journal Entry 5 by dvg at Biographies and Memoirs VBB, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Monday, January 3, 2011
Released 13 yrs ago (1/3/2011 UTC) at Biographies and Memoirs VBB, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases
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This will begin its journey to JennyC1230 so it can be included in a Virtual BookBox of Biography/Memoirs/True Stories. I know it will find a reader who will enjoy the story it holds. Thanks for including me! =)
Caught today for the Virtual Biography/Auto-Biography/Humor Bookbox.
Sending to Aberpeter from the Virtual Biography/Auto-Biography/Humor Bookbox.
Enjoy the book!
DC #03100480000228212694
Enjoy the book!
DC #03100480000228212694
Arrived in today's mail
Nujood Ali's childhood came to an abrupt end when she was forced to marry a man three times her age when she was 10 years old. With the horrible abuse she endured from her husband and her in-laws Nujood was determined she was going to find a way to get a divorce. Even though all hope may have seemed lost, Nujood was determined to take her life back. I applaud the brave little girl Nujood was and the driven young-woman she is bound to become.
mailing to dabercro
Arrived in the mail today. Thanks Aberpeter!
Nujood was very brave and determined as she took contol of her own life. It was amazing to me that she was only 10 years-old. She was wise and strong beyond her years to go against her family's honor and all that she knew to be morally wrong. With her strength and determination, I hope Nujood will be an advocate for women's rights in her country.
Reserved for bookstogive's General Literature VBB.
Journal Entry 14 by dabercro at -- Bookbox, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA on Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Released 10 yrs ago (7/23/2013 UTC) at -- Bookbox, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA
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Chosen from Bookstogive's General Literature Virtual Bookbox. Sent to biisbsw in NY.
Thanks! Can't wait to read it.
