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I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced

by Nujood Ali
Delphine Minoui
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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.
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Publisher: Crown

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  • Release date: March 2, 2010

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  • ISBN: 9780307589682
  • Release date: March 2, 2010

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  • ISBN: 9780307589682
  • File size: 2246 KB
  • Release date: March 2, 2010
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subjects

Biography & Autobiography Family & Relationships Sociology Nonfiction

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:6.2
Interest Level:9-12(UG)
Text Difficulty:5

“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.
Expand title description text
Biography & Autobiography Family & Relationships Sociology Nonfiction
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