Author: nujoodalianddelphineminoui

“I’m a simple village girl who has always obeyed the orders of my father and brothers. Since forever, I have learned to say yes to everything. Today I have decided to say no.” Nujood Ali’s childhood came to an abrupt end in 2008 when her father arranged for her to be married to a man three times her age. With harrowing directness, Nujood tells of abuse at her husband’s hands and of her daring … hands and of her daring escape. With the help of local advocates and the press, Nujood obtained her freedom — an extraordinary achievement in Yemen,…