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cdel1313's review against another edition
4.0
I don't even know what to say about this book. It's a no-frills, first person accounting of a life that no woman or child should have to live. This is a very brave little girl. This is one of those must-read books, not necessarily for the storytelling or for the happy ending, but for the awareness it brings.
cheyenneemiller's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
toebean5's review against another edition
3.0
This was a tough one. It's terrifying to think of a 10 year old being married and everything that goes along with that. I was considering it for a 12 year old to read, and while I still think there's merit there, I think a conversation would be essential to accompany it. This is also one of those books where I just had to know where Nujood is now, and how her life turned out. It ends so hopefully. But... I guess I shouldn't have been so surprised that the man who sold her to another man didn't respect her or her income or her sisters after the book was published. I hope that her life is one where she has bodily autonomy and makes her own choices, but... I don't have much confidence.
kcorrigan97's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this book was a quick read that was very powerful. It opened my eyes to what men are doing to innocent girls. I still can't wrap my mind around a father who would think that his daughter is a burden and just another mouth to feed. This girl is braver then anyone that I know. First to stand up against her father and her husband, then challenge what the culture says. This girl is a role model to many. We need more people in the world like her. Bravo.
koreydobbert's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
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.