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niven's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
4.0
brianahartzell's review against another edition
I have decided I cannot give this book a rating. Since this is a story of triumph against extremely scarey and abusive situation, saying I "Liked" this book feels wrong. What I can say, is that this book is inspirational, and my hope is that Nujood's bravery will help other children in her situation find help.
I liked the youthful narration (that is was not edited to be more "proper"), the reader can tell a young girl wrote this book. I appreciate the details a young mind provides (for example being excited about a wedding for the coconut candy). I read this book straight through and could not put it down. I am so glad she was granted a divorce but disappointed that in the end the terrible man who abused her faced no punishment or penalty. Makes one very thankful to be born in the USA.
carriedoodledoo's review against another edition
3.0
A short book about an important moment in Yemen law--as seen from the eyes of the ten year old who precipitated it.
birdinflight1's review against another edition
4.0
Heartbreaking story of the reality of being a child bride and the patriarchal system that values honor over women's rights. Nujood's courage and tenacity to change her horrendous situation is inspirational. I enjoyed reading about the lawyer who helped Nujood and thought often of my niece's dream to be a human rights lawyer helping women and girls in the middle east.
sydneyqamar's review against another edition
3.0
Mabrouk, Nujood! The content of this book is initially but fascinating and ultimately inspirational. The epilogue is especially uplifting, as Delphine Minoui illuminates the resulting outcry in defense of child wives and other girls' petitions for divorce. The book also dives into Yemeni culture well. Although, writing as a ten-year-old, while intentional and adding to the pathos of the story, detracted from my personal experience with the book as I tend to prefer more elaborate prose.
rfrondy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.75
laurenkreinces's review against another edition
4.0
I think this is the first time I actually enjoyed summer reading....except for all of the work outside of reading.
blairfrank's review against another edition
3.0
Every culture celebrates and honors different aspects of life, but child brides should never be considered a cause for celebration. Reading about her daily/nightly torment is disgusting and heart-wrenching. This is only one story of success. With a lack of documentation there are too many paperless trails to follow in a country that demeans and leaves their women uneducated.