Daughter of Dust: Growing up an Outcast in the Desert of Sudan - Brossura

Wallace, Wendy

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1847396356 ISBN 13: 9781847396358

Casa editrice: Simon + Schuster UK, 2010

Riassunto

Leila understands from early on that she is not part of normal Sudanese society. Her mother cannot care for her, so she is banished to a strict orphanage, along with other children born outside marriage. At school, Leila and her best friend Amal are called 'daughters of sin'. Her pretty sister, Zulima, is married off to a much older man, while the nannies say an abandoned girl is lucky to get an offer of marriage at all. At the age of ten, both Leila and Amal endure female circumcision. Despite appalling prejudice Leila remains outgoing and brave and manages to get an education. She goes on to marry, have four children, and divorce, yet even grown up she continues to know the stigma of being abandoned. Undaunted, she founds her own charity to help those shunned as outcasts and continues to work tirelessly today to dispel prejudice. This beautifully written memoir perfectly evokes the heat and colour of the North African desert and tells of the strengths and friendships that are born out of adversity.

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Recensione

'I read Leila's story with infinite gratitude. She shares with those of us from her world that human choice: cheer; resilience and strength can overcome hardship. Daughter of Dust is a unique story of leadership by example. I hope that many more Leilas will emerge out of that world to tell their story. Bravo Leila'
Ayaan Hirsi Ali
‘This story of a woman born into misery who has had the guts and resilience to change her destiny provides a refreshing glimpse into a country often reported on, but rarely truly explored’
Time Out 20/8

L'autore

Leila Aziz was born in Khartoum, Sudan in 1969, where she still lives, running her charity for adult orphans who face discrimination.
Wendy Wallace is an award-wining journalist and writer. She has spent many years in Sudan, working mainly for the UN. She won the title Education Journalist of the year in 2001, and has written for The Times, Telegraph, Guardian and several Middle Eastern publications. She lives in London.

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• Editore: Simon + Schuster UK
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1847396356
• ISBN 13: 9781847396358
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 304