From a nomadic life in the Somali desert, to the most exclusive designer runways in the world – a wonderful dream. But also a nightmare, because Waris Dirie became a victim of a cruel ritual when she was five years old: she got circumcised. In “Desert Flower” she breaks through her longstanding silence and tells her touching story. About a book:Desert flower is the story of Waris Dirie. She survived of the dangerous Somalian desert, she got to London. While she was working at MC Donalds, she was found by a fashion photographer and she became one of the world´s supermodels. · Waris Dirie (the name means desert flower) lives a double life – by day she is a famous model and UN spokeswoman on women’s rights in Africa, at night she. Waris Dirie (Somali: Waris Diiriye) (born) is a Somali model, author, actress and social In, a feature-length film based on Waris’ book Desert Flower was released, with the Ethiopian.
by Waris Dirie with Cathleen Miller ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 9, The tale of a courageous woman's struggles to come to terms with her Somali childhood, including her experience of female genital mutilation (FGM). Dirie ran away from home at age 13 to escape from an arranged marriage to a year-old man. By age five, however, she had been. ― Waris Dirie, quote from Desert Flower "The people celebrate with our traditional dancing: the women clapping their hands and chanting, their low sweet voices humming across the desert night, and the men leaping high into the air. Everyone contributes food, and. Desert Flower: The Extraordinary Journey of a Desert Nomad. Waris Dirie. out of 5 stars. Paperback. offers from $ Desert Flower: The Extraordinary Life of a Desert Nomad by Dirie, Waris () Paperback.
"Waris Dirie is a remarkable and courageous person. Her story is an inspiration. Not only did Waris overcome obstacles that would defeat most people, but as UNFPA Special Ambassador for the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation, she will serve as a leader in the struggle to end all forms of discrimination against women.". The Book Desert Flower by Waris Dirie is about her life. She growed up in a nomad family and was a hardworking girl. Waris lived in harmony with her family and nature until she was around five years old. When she went through the practice of female circumcision, it changed her life. About a book:Desert flower is the story of Waris Dirie. She survived of the dangerous Somalian desert, she got to London. While she was working at MC Donalds, she was found by a fashion photographer and she became one of the world´s supermodels.
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