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369 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860497582
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virao Press
Publication date: 18 January 2001
Description
Waris Dirie (the name means desert flower) lives a double life – by day she is a famous model and UN spokeswoman on women’s rights in Africa, at night she dreams of her native Somalia. Waris, one of 12 children, was born into a traditional family ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,552 reviews
Moods
informative 70%
inspiring 67%
reflective 45%
sad 42%
challenging 40%
hopeful 28%
dark 24%
adventurous 22%
tense 13%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 2%
Average rating
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Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Child abuseModerate
Physical abuse, Child death, Sexual violenceMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Death, Pedophilia
369 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860497582
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virao Press
Publication date: 18 January 2001
Description
Waris Dirie (the name means desert flower) lives a double life – by day she is a famous model and UN spokeswoman on women’s rights in Africa, at night she dreams of her native Somalia. Waris, one of 12 children, was born into a traditional family ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,552 reviews
Moods
informative 70%
inspiring 67%
reflective 45%
sad 42%
challenging 40%
hopeful 28%
dark 24%
adventurous 22%
tense 13%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 2%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Child abuseModerate
Physical abuse, Child death, Sexual violenceMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Death, Pedophilia