A Promise To Nadia
- 245 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Moving true-life story of a young woman's 10-year attempt to free her abducted sister from Yemeni slavery.
Zana Muhsen Book order
July 7, 1965
Zana Muhsen's writing offers a powerful first-hand account of harrowing experiences with forced marriage and the devastating impact of cultural displacement. Her work serves as a stark testament to the vulnerability of individuals caught between deeply ingrained traditions and the fight for personal autonomy. Through her narrative, she illuminates the urgent need for safeguarding fundamental human rights and challenging exploitation. Her voice compels readers to confront uncomfortable truths and fosters a deeper understanding of the struggles faced by many.
- 2010
- 1994
Zana Muhsen, born and bred in Birmingham, is of Yemeni origin. When her father told her she was to spend a holiday with relatives in North Yemen, she jumped at the chance. Aged 15 and 13 respectively, Zana and her sister discovered that they had been literally sold into marriage, and that on their arrival they were virtually prisoners. They had to adapt to a completely alien way of life, with no running water, dung-plastered walls, frequent beatings, and the ordeal of childbirth on bare floors with only old women in attendance. After eight years of misery and humiliation Zana succeeded in escaping, but her sister is still there, and it seems likely that she will now never leave the country where she has spent more than half her life. This is an updated edition of Zana's account of her experiences.
