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Desert Flower

by Waris Dirie
₱440.55
Desert Flower
Desert Flower

Inspiring journey from nomad to global activist.

"Desert Flower" isn't just about survival; it's an extraordinary testament to the spirit of Waris Dirie. Her journey from the Somali desert to the world stage as a model and UN ambassador will move you and open your eyes to issues many girls face. Waris's story is one of bravery, cultural shock, and triumph over extreme adversity that could ignite a sense of resilience in anyone who reads it.

  • Corine Internationaler Buchpreis for Sachbuch (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Desert Flower

by Waris Dirie
₱440.55
ISBN: 9781860497490
Authors: Waris Dirie
Publisher: Virago Press
Date of Publication: 1999-03-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography Memoir, Memoir, Biography, Autobiography
Goodreads rating: 4.22
(rated by 36355 readers)

Description

Waris Dirie ran away from her oppressive life in the African desert when she was barely in her teens, illiterate and impoverished, with nothing to her name but a tattered shawl. She traveled alone across the dangerous Somali desert to Mogadishu — the first leg of a remarkable journey that would take her to London, where she worked as a house servant; then to nearly every corner of the globe as an internationally renowned fashion model; and ultimately to New York City, where she became a human rights ambassador for the U.N. Desert Flower is her extraordinary story.
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Inspiring journey from nomad to global activist.

"Desert Flower" isn't just about survival; it's an extraordinary testament to the spirit of Waris Dirie. Her journey from the Somali desert to the world stage as a model and UN ambassador will move you and open your eyes to issues many girls face. Waris's story is one of bravery, cultural shock, and triumph over extreme adversity that could ignite a sense of resilience in anyone who reads it.

  • Corine Internationaler Buchpreis for Sachbuch (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.