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I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced - by  Nujood Ali & Delphine Minoui (Paperback) - 1 of 1

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced - by Nujood Ali & Delphine Minoui (Paperback)

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  • "I'm a simple village girl who has always obeyed the orders of my father and brothers.
  • Tayshas Reading 2012 3rd Winner
  • About the Author: NUJOOD ALI was the first child bride in Yemen to win a divorce.
  • 192 Pages
  • Biography + Autobiography, Personal Memoirs

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About the Book



The internationally bestselling 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. [Ali] set an example with her courage.--Hillary Clinton.



Book Synopsis



"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.



Review Quotes




"A powerful new autobiography...It's hard to imagine that there have been many younger divorcées--or braver ones--than a pint-size third grader named Nujood Ali."
--Nicholas Kristof, New York Times

"Shocking...captures the social challenges facing Yemen better than any scholarly work could hope to do."
--Washington Post

"Her case has brought international exposure to the archaic practice of robbing girls of their youth."
--People (Four Stars)

"An international icon of tenacity and courage."
--New Yorker

"One of the greatest women I have ever seen . . . She set an example with her courage."
--Hillary Clinton

"This book took my breath away. It broke my heart but put it back together again with a renewed hope in the staggering power of the human spirit. What Nujood did to save her life was a miracle; that she did it as a ten-year-old child is, quite simply, astounding."
--Carolyn Jessop, author of Escape and Triumph

"Nujood and all other girls like her who are traded like objects deserve to be heard. This important book gives them a voice and sheds light on an ugly secret that has destroyed the lives of children for centuries."
--Marina Nemat, author of Prisoner of Tehran

"Simple and straightforward in its telling, this is an informative and thoroughly engaging narrative."
--Publishers Weekly



About the Author



NUJOOD ALI was the first child bride in Yemen to win a divorce. Named a Glamour Woman of the Year in 2008, she has been profiled in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and Time magazine. She lives in Yemen.

DELPHINE MINOUI, a recipient of the Albert Loudres Prize, has been covering Iran and the Middle East since 1997. She lives in Beirut.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.86 Inches (H) x 5.28 Inches (W) x .53 Inches (D)
Weight: .38 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 192
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Personal Memoirs
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Format: Paperback
Author: Nujood Ali & Delphine Minoui
Language: English
Street Date: March 2, 2010
TCIN: 94315161
UPC: 9780307589675
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-8266
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.53 inches length x 5.28 inches width x 7.86 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.38 pounds
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Q: Who are the authors of this book?

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Q: In what year did Nujood Ali's marriage take place?

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Q: How has Nujood Ali's story impacted other young girls?

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  • A: Her courage has inspired many girls in the Middle East to challenge their oppressive marriages.

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Q: What is the central theme of Nujood Ali's story?

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  • A: The story centers on a young girl's fight against child marriage and her quest for freedom in Yemen.

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