Along with her ghost writer, andrew crofts, muhsen tells her true account of modern day slavery. On her return, zana wrote bitterly of her ordeal in the book sold. One womans true account of modern slavery analysis by. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. My dad murdered my mother and then sold me to yemen as a wife when i was. Books by zana muhsen authors like zana muhsen what should. Nov 26, 2019 the sold by zana muhsen and andrew croft is an excellent book that is based on different thoughts like womens rights, a lifetime journey. The power of introverts in a world that cant stop talking susan cain. See all books authored by zana muhsen, including sold, and a promise to nadia, and more on. Follow zana muhsen and explore their bibliography from s zana muhsen author page.
Zana had lived as a slave in the yemen for eight years. Sold talks about the harsh reality of the world and some. Britishborn zana muhsen was 15, and her sister nadia was 14. Zana muhsen, born and bred in birmingham, is of yemeni origin.
A promise to nadia is zana muhsen s followup to her bestselling book, sold. I ever read and disturbing it many ways zana and her sister lived in birmingham, but their father sold them to the yemen to be married to young boys. Nadia muhsen is a daughter of mutanah muhsen and miriam ali. Sold is to the tune of princess by jean sasson and not without my daughter by betty mahmoody with william hoffer. Books go search todays deals vouchers amazonbasics best sellers gift ideas new releases gift cards customer service free delivery shopper toolkit sell. A book which tells us the truth about a country which we know nothing about as the media doesnt talk about it. Fifteen year old zana muhsen and her younger sister nadia were living a normal. Nadia was born 1966, and in 1980, together with her sister zana born 1965, sold. Story of modernday slavery and its followup a promise to nadia.
Zana muhsen is a british author who has written about the experiences that she and her sister, nadia born 1966, went through when they were sent from their birthplace in birmingham, england to yemen in 1980 on a purported holiday to meet the paternal side of their family, but sold unaware into marriage in by their father, muthanna muhsen, a yemeni emigre. Sold, which is one womans true account of modern slavery is a novel which talks about scurvy step of a father. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 240 pages and is available in paperback format. Buy a discounted paperback of sold online from australias leading online bookstore. Ages 15 and respectively, zana and her sister discovered that they had been literally sold into marriage, and that on their arrival they were virtually prisoners.
The true story of zana muhsens years as an enforced child bride in the yemen. Zana muhsen books list of books by author zana muhsen. Frances biggest nonfiction seller in 1992, it has sold threemillion copies in europe. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The books narrate the experiences that she and her sister nadia born 1966 went through after they were sold into marriage by their father, muthanna muhsen, a. Pdf sold book by zana muhsen free download 240 pages. Zana was allowed back eight years later, after a public outcry. Ten years ago zana muhsen escaped from the life of slavery in the yemen into which her father had sold her as a child bride, leaving behind her baby son, her sister nadia, and nadias two small children.
On her return, zana wrote bitterly of her ordeal in the book sold, which became an international bestseller. One womans true account of modern slavery analysis. Sold, one womans true account of modern slavery by zana musen. It is by reading it that one learns that life there is much like hell for women in that country. Fifteen year old zana muhsen and her thriteen year old sister nadia are two average girls born and raised in england. British former child bride sold to yemen tells of abuse by. One womans true account of modern slavery by muhsen, zana, crofts, andrew isbn. Mar 18, 2014 a country i rarely knew about until i read a great book which i recommend to everyone, sold, by zana muhsen. Murder, magic, and madness at the fair that changed america by erik larson.
Last year, she continued the saga in a promise to nadia. The authors of this book are zana muhsen and andrew crofts. I have never ever felt so moved after reading a book. Aged 15 and respectively, zana and her sister discovered that they had been literally sold into marriage, and that on their arrival they were virtually prisoners.
It tells the harsh reality of the world and some sophisticated people on earth. Story of modernday slavery zana muhsen, andrew crofts. Last post i shared was about zana and nadia muhsen who were in 1980 married at ages 15 and 14, dragged to yemen and forced to live here under impossibly cruel life conditions for example forced to sexual intercourse. It fills in a lot of the gaps from zana s book sold. Zana was in dublin last week to promote her second book, a promise to nadia, the sequel to sold, which told her own story and became a bestseller all over europe. Shop the latest titles by zana muhsen at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide.
Dec 14, 2010 ten years previously zana muhsen escaped from the life of slavery in the yemen into which her father had sold her as a child bride, leaving behind her baby son, her sister nadia, and nadias two small children. When her father told her she was to spend a holiday with relatives in north. Sold is a true story authored by a strongwilled force to be reckoned with. Oct 20, 2012 zana muhsen born 1965 is a british author who has written about the experiences that she and her sister, nadia born 1966, went through when they were sent from their birthplace in birmingham, england to yemen in 1980 on a purported holiday to meet the paternal side of their family, but sold unaware into marriage in by their father, muthanna.
In her latest book she writes about her and her mothers plight to bring her sister home, out of slavery safely. Zana muhsen born 1965 in birmingham, england is a british author known for her book sold. No freedom for a family in slavery the irish times. This book was written in 1992 and received immediate attention from all over the globe. Biography yemen arab republic women slaves social conditions journeys british abused wives travel child marriage womensocial conditions muhsen, zana, 1964 yemen republic. A promise to nadia is zana muhsens followup to her bestselling book, sold. The book contains real life pictures taken by reporters of the area muhsen and her sister were stranded in. Zana was in dublin last week to promote her second book, a promise to nadia, the sequel.
Promise to nadia by zana muhsen, andrew crofts, paperback. Books by zana muhsen authors like zana muhsen what. Apr 01, 2002 in 1980 nadia muhsen, 14, and her sister zana, 15, were abducted from their birmingham home and sold into marriage in the yemen. I share some mystical bond with it for sure my previous relationship with the book was when i was 14, the same age as one of the protagonists, nadia. Story of modernday slavery and its followup a promise to.
Ten years previously zana muhsen escaped from the life of slavery in the yemen into which her father had sold her as a child bride, leaving behind her baby. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. A promise to nadia book by zana muhsen thriftbooks. Fifteen year old zana muhsen and her younger sister nadia were living a normal teenage in birmingham in a muslim family. Sold is an extraordinarily touching biography of zana muhsen s true account of being kidnapped and sold to slavery. And if you have strong opinions on any of the books listed here, please share contemporary. A country i rarely knew about until i read a great book which i recommend to everyone, sold, by zana muhsen. Miriam ali also wrote her own heartbreaking version of events, without mercy. Sold by andrew crofts, zana muhsen zana muhsen, born and bred in birmingham, is of yemeni origin. The true story of zana muhsen s years as an enforced child bride in the yemen. I have been totally captivated by this familys journey. One day their strict father told them that they would be going on a six week holiday to the yemen. May 07, 2015 sold is a true story authored by a strongwilled force to be reckoned with.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Zana muhsen survived rape and marital slavery in yemen. Last year, she continued the saga in a promise to nadia the true story of a british slave. This book is told by zana muhsen and written by andrew croft. The sold by zana muhsen and andrew croft is an excellent book that is based on different thoughts like womens rights, a lifetime journey. Nadia was born 1966, and in 1980, together with her sister zana born 1965, sold by their father to be married to jemeni men they. In 1980 nadia muhsen, 14, and her sister zana, 15, were abducted from their. The books narrate the experiences that she and her sister nadia born 1966 went through after they were sold into marriage by their father, muthanna muhsen, a yemeni emigre.
Zana muhsen with andrew crofts but eventually ordered it through flipkart. Hello people, before i start happy new year to you. Zana muhsen was born in 1965 in birmingham, england british author known for her book sold. The story is at times sad and even tragic, but it is also uplifting and inspirational. Sold by zana muhsen reading guidebook club discussion. The first edition of the novel was published in 1991, and was written by zana muhsen. One day their strict father told them that they would be going on a six week holiday to the yemen where they would experience white sandy beaches and camel racing. One summer, the two take what they thought would be a fun and adventurous. Zana still suffering the sins of the father independent.
When her father told her she was to spend a holiday with relatives in north yemen, she jumped at the chance. Aged 15 and respectively, zana and her sister discovered that they had been literally sold into marriage, and that on. The book has been published in 1991, with their sorrowful thoughts. Zana s decision of writing this book was not an easy one and she mentions the hardships she went through in the last. A newly updated edition of a young girls account of her terrifying experiences with being sold by her father as a modern day sex slave in yemenzana muhsen, born. The main characters of this non fiction, biography story are. Discover book depositorys huge selection of zana muhsen books online. British child bride reveals the violent abuse she suffered at.
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