I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced | Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui

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This is the epitome of courage. To run away and find a courthouse to divorce her cruel, abusive husband. To fight against ages-old traditional honor so she can be a child again. As I was reading, my own little 9 year old was playing with her dog and I can only thank God. I try not to judge, the father was steeped in poverty, it's traditions. Because of this one little girl, traditions can now be overturned.

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Butterfinger #ReadingAsia21 @BarbaraBB @Librarybelle -Yemen #Booked21 @Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage less known book #IntegrateYourShelf @ChasingOm @Emilymdxn 3y

BarbaraBB This sounds so heavy. Thanks for sharing. 10 years old.... š’” 3y

Cinfhen I‘m definitely going to read this for #Yemen š’”Thanks for sharing 3y

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Librarybelle Devastating. I could not even begin to imagine...š’” 3y

BookDragonNotWorm Amazing to think about that still going on in modern times ... really puts things in perspective. 3y

Butterfinger #Nonfiction2021 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa - something about hope 3y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I just read Headscarves and Hymens and it discussed child marriage too, so heartbreaking...I‘ll have to add this one to my to-read list.

Headscarves and Hymens

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Butterfinger

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced | Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui

Unified in 1990, the nation still suffers from the wounds left by these many conflicts, like a sick old man, trying to get well, who has lost his bearings and must learn to walk again.

Poor people are so hungry they've got stones where their hearts should be, and no time to feel pity for the fates of others.

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HannaPolkadots

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced | Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui

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Read this in an evening, both because it is short, but also because I just had to know how things would go for Nujood (even though the title sort of lets us know). It was provoking and heartbreaking, and made even worse knowing that since the publication of this book the number of child marriages have only increased in Yemen (according to a the Guardian article from 2018) š’”

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vonnie862

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced | Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui

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This book had me feeling all kinds of emotions. It was written in a simple manner, but it was powerful.

http://vonniesreadingcorner.blogspot.com/2020/07/review-i-am-nujood-age-10-and-d...

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GatheringBooks

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced | Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui

#AuldLangReads Day 28: #TenInTitle - this seems like a pretty heartbreaking read. Anyone who has read this yet?

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Wow!!! 4y

Smrloomis I‘ve read the description but never the book. There are some topics I can‘t read about - even though they are very real - and this book looks like it has all of those š± 4y

umbrellagirl @Smrloomis I feel the same. 4y

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OriginalCyn620 I haven‘t but it does sound heartbreaking. š’” 4y

sblbooks I've read it, and highly recommend it. 4y

BestDogDad I‘m reading Yasmine Mohammed‘s Unveiled right now. She writes about what it‘s like to grow up in fundamentalist Middle Eastern countries. It‘s a tough read. 4y

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ChristinasBookChronicles

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced | Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui

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Told for a child's point of view, you lose some depth and some stores are repeated while others remain half told. That aside, Nujood's courage is amazing! I hope this book and her story continue to chip away at this deeply rooted cultural practice and improve life for children everywhere. I recommend reading this book. She is a trail blazer. I hope she is safe today.

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Santhoshthomas

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced | Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui

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If you not read this book. Please read this book with first priority. How the little girls faced the early marriage problem in the world. How she become a role model of the entire girls in the world. Only few minutes to complete this book. Please read this book

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Princess-Kingofkings

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced | Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui

Updated and applied my preferences so that I now have a book to listen to on the way home from work today.

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Chrissyreadit

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced | Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui

These books provoked #sympathy and anger in equal measures. And are unforgettable. There are women making unbearable decisions behind all- I think of the mothers... and grandmothers. FYI one of my all time favorite songs is I Am Woman - Helen Reddy. #nofemmeber

Cinfhen, Billypar

Cinfhen I absolutely LOVED

The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother

Chrissyreadit @Cinfhen yes! One of my all time favorites. 5y

Billypar I haven't read these but I can definitely see them inducing sympathy and anger. The memoir I'm reading starts by chronicling the life of the author's grandmother who was married at age 8 to a priest in his thirties. Sad beyond words š’”

The Wife's Tale: A Personal History

Cinfhen Stacking that book @Billypar WOW š® 5y

Chrissyreadit @Billypar @Cinfhen adding The Wife‘s Tale to my TBR as well! (edited) 5y

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Loudheart

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced | Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui

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I read this book when I was in sixth grade. At the time, I had no clue that life was like that for little girls in other countries and I counted my blessings. This book made me thankful that I was born and raised in the United States by great people who loved and protected me.

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Cityofamber

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced | Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui

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This book was so heart breaking and enlightening.

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ElyssaReads

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced | Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui

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Had a coworker drop this on my desk after I told her I went through a depressing memoir phase a few years ago. This one is hard but does have a hopeful overall tone. It's the story of a Yemeni child bride and her courage in fighting to get out of her situation. I googled her after reading and was sad to see much of the money from the book had been squandered by her father and she is again fighting for her education. #giveawaynew @Liberty

Captivatedbybooks I loved this book! So sad i didnt know about her father smh (edited) 6y

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BekaReid

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced | Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui

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Heart wrenching read of a young girl trapped into abusive marriage and forced to grow up too quickly. Eye-opening and powerful as Nujood's story puts a name and a face on the horrific, harsh realities that face many young girls in our world. Incredible strength and determination to change her situation, fight back, and reclaim her life.

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BekaReid

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced | Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui

So...stuck in the airport waiting. At least I'm well stocked with books!

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Jerdencon

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced | Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui

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Read this as part of a postal book club. Eye opening... you know things like this exist but can't even imagine it until it's put into words for you. And slowly but surely getting through my #litsyatoz this one got me "a" only 6 more to go!

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kchace

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What a powerful story!! The incredible strength, determination and bravery this young lady showed at only 10 years old. It was heart wrenching to read all the terrible things she had to endure. I am in total awe of her!

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kchace

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced | Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui