Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Desert Flower by Waris Dirie, Cathleen Miller

11 reviews

mondovertigo's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Pregnancy

aminonawhim's review

challenging dark informative inspiring fast-paced

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Murder

angelaaabr's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse

elalaxxx's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault

josy_trapp's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexism, and Medical trauma

Minor: Pedophilia and Suicidal thoughts

lalu's review against another edition

emotional informative

3.25

Zum zweiten Mal gelesen in 2022
Wichtige Message und ein krasser Lebensweg! Waris Dirie hat ohne Zweifel enorm dazu beigetragen, dass die Welt auf weibliche Genitalverstümmelung aufmerksam wurde, davor habe ich einen Riesenrespekt. 
Warum dann nur 3,25 Sterne? Das Lesen hat mir einfach keinen Spaß gemacht. Nicht weil es unangenehme Themen waren, sondern weil es schlecht geschrieben und/oder schlecht übersetzt wurde (das kann ich nicht einschätzen). Der Schreibstil hat so viel Gefühl und Ausdrucksstärke wie meine Aufsätze aus der 5. Klasse. 
Und ich weiß nicht wie clever es war die beiden Zeitungsartikel am Ende des Buches abzudrucken, denn sie zeichnen nicht direkt ein vorteilhafte Bild von Waris Dirie. Im Buch gibt es ein paar Anzeichen, aber besonders durch die Artikel wirkt Frau Dirie überfordert, extrem sprunghaft und wenig empathisch. Vielleicht war es eine bewusste Entscheidung sie auf eine ehrliche Weise darzustellen, aber für mein Gefühl schießt diese Darstellung am Ziel des Buches vorbei. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Animal death and War

mhigbee's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring tense fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

elodiepoline404's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, and Body shaming

suzanneke's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Medical trauma, and Abandonment

bek_parsons's review

challenging dark emotional informative medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Rape