The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity and My Fight Against the Islamic State

Name: The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity and My Fight Against the Islamic State
Rating: 4.674528121948242 (212 reviews)

Nadia Murad · Jenna Krajeski

Nov 2017 · Hachette UK

212 reviews

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JOINT WINNER OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

Nadia Murad is a courageous young Yazidi woman who has endured unimaginable tragedy and degradation through sexual enslavement to ISIS. Six of Nadia's brothers were killed, and her mother soon after, their bodies swept into mass graves. But she has fought back.

This inspiring memoir takes us from her peaceful childhood in Iraq through loss and brutality to safety in Germany. She is the subject of Alexandria Bombach's film On Her Shoulders, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and the first Goodwill Ambassador for the Dignity of Survivors of Human Trafficking of the United Nations. Courage and testimony can change the world: this is one of those books.

'Those who thought that by their cruelty they could silence her were wrong. Nadia Murad's spirit is not broken, and her voice with not be muted' Amal Clooney

'Offers powerful insight into the barbarity the Yazidi suffered alongside glimpses into their mystical culture... this is an important book by a brave woman' The Times

'Courageous... Anyone who wants to understand the so-called Islamic State should read The Last Girl' The Economist

JOINT WINNER OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE Nadia Murad is a courageous young Yazidi woman who has endured unimaginable tragedy and degradation through sexual enslavement to ISIS. Six of Nadia's brothers were killed, and her mother soon after, their bodies swept into mass graves. But she has fought bac...

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212 reviews

Mubashir Nabi

May 1, 2020

The most heart-wrenching story I have ever read so far.The books is an ordeal of a young girl, who was raped and brutally assaulted, when the ISIS reigned high in Iran and Syria. Despite all the odds, she manages to escapes the ISIS captivity.And ends up becoming a known face- vouching for human rights protection especially for religious and ethnic minorities. When I read this books, I couldn't hold onto myself and screamed a number of times.I am changed man now and all my prejudices against Yazidis or against any religious community are shattered.The book teaches us that "We Need to be Humans First" and anything else later.

Ek Bharatvasi

April 10, 2020

The book explores the life in Iraq through the eyes of Nadia Murad and her experiences. The book touches multiple aspects religion, genocide," rape as a mean of war", the spirit to escape and the hope to lead a normal life. The section which covers the genocide and sexual torture will torment you tears are inevitable, even the thought that what if anything like that happens to you and your family will crush your soul. But it has happened to many and still happening under ISIS (demons).

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Its Menia!

July 7, 2020

After reading free samples and comments. I'm very much egar to know more about the story. Don't take charge for this let it be free.so that everyone can read ☺

About the author

Nadia Murad is a human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate dedicated to ending the use of sexual violence in conflict and supporting communities affected by genocide. Born in Kocho, a small village in northern Iraq, Nadia survived the 2014 Yazidi genocide committed by ISIS. After escaping captivity, she became a leading advocate for justice and recovery, sharing her story to raise global awareness of the impact of sexual violence and displacement.In 2018, Nadia received the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to secure justice for survivors and to promote peace and human rights. She is the founder and president of Nadia's Initiative, a nonprofit organization that rebuilds communities in crisis and advances the rights of women and survivors worldwide.

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