by Waris Dirie, Cathleen Miller · EMBOLSILLO · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788415140252
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Discover the moving story of Waris Dirie in 'Desert Flower'. In this autobiography, Waris narrates her childhood in the Somali desert, the painful trauma of ablation, and her incredible transformation into a supermodel and advocate for women's rights in Africa. A story of courage, overcoming adversity, and hope that has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Waris Dirie is a Somali model, author, actress and human rights activist in the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM). From 1997 to 2003, she was a UN special ambassador against FGM. In 2002 she founded her own organization in Vienna, the Desert Flower Foundation. She has won numerous awards recognizing her work on eradicating FGM, including the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur (2007).
