Katherine S. (kathyk519) - , reviewed on 7/22/2010 + 111 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 18

I have to admit that I have written and rewritten this review a number of times. How to describe this book? Powerful and emotional; a true story; a must read. I found myself cringing at times, but I could not put it down and read it in one night.

Nujood is a 10 year old girl from a very large and very poor family in Yemen. She is told that her father has arranged a marriage for her to man who is 3 times her age. She marries this man, even though she doesn't want to. She doesn't want to leave her family - all she wants is to go to school and play with children her age. Her husband and his family have other plans.

Nujood shares with us her physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her husband and his family. She not only shares her fears and insecurities, but also her strength. The strength to stand up for herself at such a young age, when no one else does. She persevered and I can only hope that as she grows up, her life is what she wants it to be.

This is a book that will stay with you long after you are done reading it. It is an eye-opener. It made me want to jump on a plane and get this little girl and protect her. I recommend it.

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