Items related to Desert Dawn
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.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
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 Wales with her son and is an active campaigner for the Red Cross.
Review:
An eye-opening read. * GLAMOUR * Recounting a life beyond imagination for most of us, this is a courageous and awe-inspiring book. Remarkable. * MARIE CLAIRE * 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 * This is the moving story of a dislocated woman trying to find her roots. An inspiring read. * U MAGAZINE *
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherVirago UK
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 1844080080
- ISBN 13 9781844080083
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages240
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 17.47
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
Desert Dawn (Paperback)
Published by
Little, Brown Book Group, London
(2004)
ISBN 10: 1844080080
ISBN 13: 9781844080083
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Now in B format.I wanted to return to the place where I was born and see it with new eyes. I had no idea where my family was in Somalia. At first it seemed impossible - almost as impossible as a camel girl becoming a fashion model.'Fashion model, UN ambassador and courageous spirit, Waris Dirie is a remarkable woman, born into a traditional family of tribal desert nomads in Somalia. She told her story - enduring, at five years old, the ancient and savage custom of female circumcision; running away at twelve on foot through the desert in order to escape an arranged marriage; being discovered by Terence Donovan as she worked as a cleaner in London; and becoming a top fashion model - in her book, the worldwide bestseller, Desert Flower.Although Waris Dirie fled her homeland, she never forgot the country and culture that moulded her. The world of famine and violence, where women have no voice and no place - the very world that nearly destroyed her also gave her the tools to survive. She traces the roots of her courage, resilience and humour back to her motherland, and most particularly to her mother. DESERT DAWN is the story about coming home. 'I wanted to return to the place where I was born and see it with new eyes. I had no idea where my family was in Somalia. At first it seemed impossible - almost as impossible as a camel girl becoming a fashion model. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781844080083
Buy New
US$ 17.47
Convert currency
Stock Image
Desert Dawn
Published by
Little, Brown 2004-06-03, London
(2004)
ISBN 10: 1844080080
ISBN 13: 9781844080083
New
paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9781844080083
Buy New
US$ 14.34
Convert currency
Stock Image
Desert Dawn
Published by
Little, Brown Book Group
(2004)
ISBN 10: 1844080080
ISBN 13: 9781844080083
New
Paperback / softback
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Seller Inventory # B9781844080083
Buy New
US$ 12.63
Convert currency
Stock Image
Desert Dawn
Published by
Virago Press Ltd
(2004)
ISBN 10: 1844080080
ISBN 13: 9781844080083
New
Paperback
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Seller Inventory # 9781844080083-GDR
Buy New
US$ 12.63
Convert currency
Stock Image
Desert Dawn
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9781844080083_new
Buy New
US$ 13.10
Convert currency
Stock Image
Desert Dawn
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. new ed edition. 240 pages. 7.75x5.00x0.25 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __1844080080
Buy New
US$ 13.23
Convert currency
Stock Image
Desert Dawn
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_1844080080
Buy New
US$ 24.45
Convert currency
Stock Image
Desert Dawn
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. 0.49. Seller Inventory # 1844080080-2-1
Buy New
US$ 29.75
Convert currency
Stock Image
Desert Dawn
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon1844080080
Buy New
US$ 27.53
Convert currency
Stock Image
Desert Dawn
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard1844080080
Buy New
US$ 27.49
Convert currency