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.
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.
Jeannie H. (ilovebooksanddogs) -
Helpful Score: 5
I wish I could say "I loved this book" but I didn't. I did really LIKE it though! Her story and this genre itself is fascinating for me but it just felt so rushed. This book didn't go into a lot of detail on her life, I found myself wishing this book to be 400 pages instead of 188. Other than me feeling this book could of been written in more detail, (it was a super fast read) it did hold my attention and stir my emotions. I think she wasn't only one brave, tenacious little girl but I'm hoping she's grown into a powerhouse of a woman and has accomplished all that she hoped to be.
Helpful Score: 4
Brief but pitiful tale of a 10-year-old sold off as a bride. She is an amazingly feisty little girl who single-handedly overcomes her intended fate.
Helpful Score: 3
I enjoy reading about the lives of people from other cultures. The read was short but emotionally appealing to those of us who take so much in life for granted. Nujood had no control over her life but was courageous enough to seek a divorce after she was married at the age of 10. Not an easy task in a culture such as hers. If a reader has read nothing about cultures in countries like Yemen go for this read. It's enlightening and the courage of a small girl who wants to just live her childhood makes you smile.
Helpful Score: 3
This book is amazing! After reading I had to look at the youtube videos of young Nujood! I am so glad she was able to move on with her past. What a brave abd spirited little girl. Sad too. Great book. Would reccommend to a friend!
