Hers is an unforgettable story of tragedy, triumph, and courage. 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. 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. With harrowing directness, Nujood tells of abuse at her husband's hands and of her daring escape. 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. Since forever, I have learned to say yes to everything. set an example with her courage.-Hillary Clinton.īook Synopsis "I'm a simple village girl who has always obeyed the orders of my father and brothers. 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.
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