For my third independent reading book I choose to read "I am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced." This book was written by Nujood Ali with Delphine Minoui. This book tells the story of the first child bride in Yemen to win a divorce, Nujood Ali. In her story she talks about her father marrying her off to a man three times her age, the physical and psychological abuse she endured, and eventually, how she gained her freedom. I found this book in my house and was automatically captivated by just the title.
Interestingly, Nujood was hailed by Hillary Clinton as, "one of the greatest women I have ever seen," but at the time she was only 10.
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