Desert Flower
The Extraordinary Journey Of A Desert Nomad
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4.7 • 99 Ratings
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
"Waris's story is one of remarkable courage. From the deserts of Somalia to the world of high fashion, she battles against oppression and emerges a real champion. She is the most beautiful inspiration to anyone." —Elton John
Waris Dirie ran away from her oppressive life in the African desert when she was barely in her teens, illiterate and impoverished, with nothing to her name but a tattered shawl. She traveled alone across the dangerous Somali desert to Mogadishu—the first leg of a remarkable journey that would take her to London, where she worked as a house servant; then to nearly every corner of the globe as an internationally renowned fashion model; and ultimately to New York City, where she became a human rights ambassador for the U.N.
Poignant and powerfully told, Desert Flower is Waris's extraordinary story.
Customer Reviews
My Opi
Great story!!. My sister advised me to watched the movie. After watching it, I needed to know more details of Waris life and FGM. It's truly sad. I hope a lot has changed since 1998 in the African communities regarding this outrageous and dangerous practice.
Waris has done a great and honorable deed! Thank you!!
Phenomenal
This book has touch me like no other. As an African American women, whose family originated from the slave trade, but grew up here in a much different way, I can't tell you how much I appreciate these words. There is so much that we take for granted in the states and so much to be thankful for. So thank you Waris for opening my eyes and letting me go through this adventure with you.
The power of a woman and her destiny!
Highly recommend!