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The Girls in the Wild Fig Tree is a poignant and inspiring memoir that takes readers on an emotional journey through Nice Leng'ete's fight against female genital mutilation (FGM). Written with Elizabeth Butler-Witter, the book sheds light on the deeply rooted cultural practice and its devastating consequences for girls. Leng'ete's determination to challenge age-old traditions and empower young girls is captured in raw and authentic storytelling.
The narrative explores the interconnectedness of culture, tradition, and gender inequality, offering readers a deeper understanding of the complex factors at play. With engaging writing and short, fast-paced chapters, the book effectively conveys Leng'ete's message and the power of grassroots activism. This memoir is a must-read for those interested in human rights and the fight against harmful cultural practices.
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The narrative explores the interconnectedness of culture, tradition, and gender inequality, offering readers a deeper understanding of the complex factors at play. With engaging writing and short, fast-paced chapters, the book effectively conveys Leng'ete's message and the power of grassroots activism. This memoir is a must-read for those interested in human rights and the fight against harmful cultural practices.
Read the detailed review here - Books Charming
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What a truly beautiful book. I’m not normally an autobiography reader but this book was high recommended. It’s well written and full of hope.
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I loved this book, especially because it was written by someone from within the community who respects the Maasai community and loves them. She honors Maasai tradition while asking the elders to change harmful traditions like FGM.
Leng'ete emphasizes communal decision making, group work, and negotiating, questioning, and seeking to understand in order to create change because that is the way of her parents and of the Maasai more broadly. We would do well to learn from this.
May girls and women be protected and empowered. God bless Nice Leng'ete.
Leng'ete emphasizes communal decision making, group work, and negotiating, questioning, and seeking to understand in order to create change because that is the way of her parents and of the Maasai more broadly. We would do well to learn from this.
May girls and women be protected and empowered. God bless Nice Leng'ete.
Powerful memoir detailing a woman's life starting with her at a young age until adulthood. It was truly fascinating listening to her story - what she overcame and learning of Maasai culture and customs. Here is one quote from the book that sticks with me: "One of the things I most value about my culture, is how we work together. People in other parts of the world, North Americans in particular, tell stories of a lone individual doing things on his/her own. A maverick, willing to take on everyone else. We do not see things that way. We get things done through working together through cooperation and consensus. I was determined to bring about change and make a new life for girls. I was not determined to go it alone.” She is a inspiring and brave woman seeking and DOING impactful ways to end FGM worldwide.
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This book left me with a burning righteous anger and more questions than answers about Maasai society. However, it was still an interesting read about one girl's fight to escape from FGM, and how that led her to find ways to save other girls.
challenging
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inspiring
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