Name: I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced
Rating: 4 (11 reviews)

Delphine Minoui

Nujood Ali

The true story of a Yemeni child bride describes her forced marriage to an abusive husband three times her age, her pursuit of the marriage's dissolution, and the cultural factors that place girls at risk in Yemeni society.

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced

Hannah

Carla Aquino

Insane!!!! Girls being married off by their fathers as young as 9 years old to men 3 and 4 times their age! Customs like these make me think what a horrible world we live in.

“I’m a simple village girl who has always obeyed the orders of my father and brothers. Since forever, I have learned to say yes to everything. Today I have decided to say no.” Nujood Ali's childhood came to an abrupt end in 2008 when her father arranged for her to be married to a man three times her age. With harrowing directness, Nujood tells of abuse at her husband's hands and of her daring escape. With the help of local advocates and the press, Nujood obtained her freedom—an extraordinary achievement in Yemen, where almost half of all girls are married under the legal age. Nujood's courageous defiance of both Yemeni customs and her own family has inspired other young girls in the Middle East to challenge their marriages. Hers is an unforgettable story of tragedy, triumph, and courage.

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced

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