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Fashion model, UN ambassador, and courageous spirit, Waris Dirie is a remarkable woman. Born into a family of tribal desert nomads in Somalia, she told her story in the worldwide bestseller Desert Flower: enduring female circumcision at the age of 5; running away through the desert at 12 to escape an arranged marriage; being discovered by photographer Terence Donovan as she worked as a cleaner in London; and becoming a top fashion model. Although she fled Somalia, she never forgot the country or the family that shaped her. Desert Dawn is Waris Dirie’s profoundly moving account of her return to her homeland. As an international model, Waris Dirie was the face of Revlon. In 1997, as part of its campaign to eliminate female genital mutilation, the United Nations appointed her Special Ambassador for Women’s Rights in Africa. She now lives in New York with her son.
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Waris Dirie is an internationally renowned model. In 1997 she was appointed by the UN as special ambassador for women's rights in Africa, in its efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation. She lives in New York with her son. The film rights to her story have been sold to Elton John's production company, Rocket Pictures.
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'This is the moving story of a dislocated woman trying to find her roots. An inspiring read.' U MAGAZINE 'Waris Dirie was a victim once, but she never will be again. She is still fighting, still using her beauty and courage to take what she has learned to try and put things right' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Recounting a life beyond imagination for most of us, this is a courageous and awe-inspiring book. Remarkable.' MARIE CLAIRE 'An eye-opening read.' GLAMOUR 'The honesty of Waris's voice will warm your heart and give you much food for thought.' THE VOICE
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- PublisherVirago UK
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1860499627
- ISBN 13 9781860499623
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages230
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