Unbroken Spirit: The true story of a girl's struggle to break free by Ferzanna R

Description: Unbroken Spirit by Ferzanna Riley A fresh, new look for the paperback edition in the genre of Shame and Ugly. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the incredible true story of Ferzanna Riley, a Pakistani Muslim who could not be broken, despite an abusive family and their brutal efforts to enslave her. Her violent childhood, during which she was beaten on an almost daily basis, transformed her into a desperate and suicidal teenager, and led her to question the faith and culture she had been born into. After starting a new life in London, a shocking turn of events led Ferzanna and her younger sister to be tricked by their family into going into Pakistan, where they were held captive. Inspiring and moving, this astonishing story paints a picture of an amazing woman who broke the cycle of abuse and survived against all the odds. Notes Subtitled, How A Young Muslim Refused To Be Enslaved By Her Culture. Riley, a Pakistani Muslim, was beaten daily as a child, and was a desperate and suicidal teenager. After starting a new life in London, her and her sister were tricked into going to Pakistan, where they were held captive. Inspiring and moving Mail On Sunday Author Biography Ferzanna Riley was born into a Muslim family in Karachi, Pakistan. From the age of three and a half Ferzanna was brought up in Lancashire where she attended a sixth form convent for two years. She worked for the Ealing Gazette and Harrow Observer as a journalist, before going to university to study law. Ferzanna is now married to a military historian, and has a daughter. Review Inspiring and Moving. - Mail on SundayAn inspirational read for any young woman... - Asiana MagazineA book that makes you realise that it takes quite a lot to understand your fellow man. - James Whale, The James Whale Show Promotional A fresh, new look for the paperback edition in the genre of Shame and Ugly. Long Description This is the incredible true story of Ferzanna Riley, a Pakistani Muslim who could not be broken, despite an abusive family and their brutal efforts to enslave her. Her violent childhood, during which she was beaten on an almost daily basis, transformed her into a desperate and suicidal teenager, and led her to question the faith and culture she had been born into. After starting a new life in London, a shocking turn of events led Ferzanna and her younger sister to be tricked by their family into going into Pakistan, where they were held captive. Inspiring and moving, this astonishing story paints a picture of an amazing woman who broke the cycle of abuse and survived against all the odds. Review Quote Inspiring and Moving. - Mail on Sunday An inspirational read for any young woman... - Asiana Magazine A book that makes you realise that it takes quite a lot to understand your fellow man. - James Whale, The James Whale Show Promotional "Headline" A fresh, new look for the paperback edition in the genre of Shame and Ugly . Description for Sales People Most outspoken book yet on growing up a Muslim in England. Description for Press or Other Media A fresh, new look for the paperback edition in the genre of Shame and Ugly . This is the incredible true story of Ferzanna Riley, a Pakistani Muslim who could not be broken, despite an abusive family and their brutal efforts to enslave her. Her violent childhood, during which she was beaten on an almost daily basis, transformed her into a desperate and suicidal teenager, and led her to question the faith and culture she had been born into. After starting a new life in London, a shocking turn of events led Ferzanna and her younger sister to be tricked by their family into going into Pakistan, where they were held captive. Inspiring and moving, this astonishing story paints a picture of an amazing woman who broke the cycle of abuse and survived against all the odds. Ferzanna Riley was born into a Muslim family in Karachi, Pakistan. From the age of three and a half Ferzanna was brought up in Lancashire where she attended a sixth form convent for two years. She worked for the Ealing Gazette and Harrow Observer as a journalist, before going to university to study law. Ferzanna is now married to a military historian, and has a daughter. Details ISBN0340943491 Author Ferzanna Riley Pages 304 Year 2008 ISBN-10 0340943491 ISBN-13 9780340943496 Format Paperback Publication Date 2008-04-17 Imprint Hodder Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 362.8292092 Media Book Illustrations None Subtitle The true story of a girls struggle to break free Publisher Hodder & Stoughton Short Title Unbroken Spirit Language English UK Release Date 2008-04-17 Audience General NZ Release Date 2008-12-31 AU Release Date 2008-12-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136418762;

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