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Desert Flower: The Extraordinary Journey Of A Desert Nomad by Waris Dirie, Cathleen Miller

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3.5

 Waris Dirie’s Desert Flower opened my eyes to the deeply disturbing practice of FGM, something I had no knowledge of before. Her raw, harrowing account was both shocking and deeply traumatizing. Despite this, I was in awe of her resilience and unshakable determination. Her nomadic spirit—constantly searching for something greater—acted as a guiding force in her life, pushing her to break free from her comfort zone time and time again. What struck me most was how she longed for the simplicity of her desert life even at the height of her success. In those harsh conditions, she found lessons in life, contentment, and happiness that stayed with her no matter where she went. There’s so much to be learned from her strength and courage. Waris, you are a force of nature! So glad I read this.
P.S. As much as I admire her story, the book’s execution left much to be desired. 
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Das Buch erzählt die Lebensgeschichte der UN-Botschafterin Waris Dirie und das war bei weitem kein einfaches Leben. Ich werde die Biografie nicht bewerten, da ich dies als unangemessen empfinde.

An einigen Stellen hat mir die Darstellung Somalias und damit die des afrikanischen Kontinents ein ungutes Gefühl gegeben, da sie sehr angelehnt an die westliche Denk- und Sichtweise des Kontinents ist.
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