Plot summary, “Desert Flower: The Extraordinary Journey of a Desert Nomad” by Waris Dirie - Book VIDEO
Desert Flower: The Extraordinary Journey of a Desert Nomad recounts Waris Dirie's journey from her childhood as a Somali nomad to becoming an international model, advocate for women's rights, and author. The memoir highlights her traumatic experience of female genital mutilation, her escape from an arranged marriage, and her rise to fame in the fashion industry. It also delves into the cultural differences between Africa and the Western world, her struggles as an immigrant, and her advocacy work against FGM. The book was later adapted into a film in 2009.
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