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I was a girl once, but not anymore. So begins Girl, Edna O'Brien's harrowing portrayal of the young women abducted by Boko Haram. Set in the deep countryside of northeast Nigeria, this is a brutal story of incarceration, horror, and hunger; a hair-raising escape into the manifold terrors of the forest; and a descent into the labyrinthine bureaucracy and hostility awaiting a victim who returns home with a child blighted by enemy blood.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Powerful account of abduction, resilience, and trauma.
Who is this book for?
Girl offers an intense and raw glimpse into the harrowing experiences of women caught in Boko Haram's grip. Edna O'Brien masterfully conveys the emotional and physical toll of captivity, making it a compelling read for those interested in human rights and resilience stories. If you're drawn to powerful narratives of survival amid unimaginable horror, this book will deeply move you.
