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 “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. Abuse Child Abuse Dysfunctional Families Dysfunctional Relationships Parenting & Families Relationships Sociology Women Marriage Village Middle East Law Divorce

Critic reviews

“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
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The story is very strong and I found it an important book. But the lady, Meera Simhan, is the most terrible narrator with a very annoying voice. When she is imitating the other people (no Nujoods voice) then she speaks in broken English and that is just awful, borderline racist. There is also noting pleasant in the voice at all. In case I touch this book again I will read and then hopefully I don't hear still this voice in my ears.
Overall this is a very shocking revelation and I hope that Nujood keeps the strength to fight on against this situation. This is not just an issue in Islamic countries. Did you know that in some states in the U.S. minimum age for marriage is as low as 13 and 14 years old according to a BBC news report on youtube?

Story: Strong, Narrated: Awful

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An amazing true story told by a little girl who had to grow up too fast. She found the inner strength to fight against an impossible situation and she dared to break away from the rules that bound her. A very brave young lady who we could all learn so much from.

Amazing

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What an amazing story,her strength of character helped her to overcome everything .So pleased she managed to escape and helped others .Pity more couldnt of been done to her 'husband' as he broke the law and should of been punished and her father for doing it .Have recommended to friends on facebook .I truly hope she successfully becomes a lawyer.

I found it totally engrossing .

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“Heartbreaking yet inspiring—Nujood’s courage at just 10 years old left me in awe.”I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced is one of the most powerful and moving audiobooks I’ve ever listened to. At just 10 years old, Nujood found the courage to go to court alone to demand her freedom.

Her story is heartbreaking but also deeply inspiring. She paints vivid pictures of her home in Sana’a and the village of Kargi, where her beloved surroundings turned into a prison after her marriage.

This audiobook was painful at times, but I couldn’t stop listening. It’s an eye-opening reminder that child marriage is still a reality in many parts of the world, and that the fight for girls’ education and freedom continues.

Highly recommended for anyone who values stories of resilience, courage, and hope.

Truly inspiring and touching

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