Dirie, Waris

Desert Flower

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ISBN 13:: 9781860497582
author:: Dirie, Waris
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Virago
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2001
Pages:: 238
Genre:: Biography: general
Condition:: New
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Waris Dirie's life is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and transformation. Born into a traditional family of desert nomads, she was forced to endure a traumatic experience at a young age, which would shape her future in profound ways. After a daring escape, Waris made her way to London, where she struggled to find her place in a foreign land. She worked as a maid and later as a janitor, but it was her beauty and determination that ultimately led to her discovery by a fashion photographer. This extraordinary self-portrait is a powerful exploration of identity, culture, and the complexities of the human experience. Waris Dirie's story is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.

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