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The Girl Who Escaped ISIS

This Is My Story

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Named a “Best Book of the Year” by New York Post

“Farida Khalaf’s story is harrowing but crucial—especially when it comes to understanding what ISIS actually is and does.” —Glamour

“As gripping as it is appalling…a compelling testament to the suffering of ordinary people caught up in violence far beyond their control—and to the particularly terrible price it exacts from women.” —The Guardian

A young Yazidi woman was living a normal, sheltered life in northern Iraq during the summer of 2014 when her entire world was upended: her village was attacked by ISIS. All of the men in her town were killed and the women were taken into slavery.

This is Farida Khalaf’s story.

In unprecedented detail, Farida describes her world as it was—at nineteen, she was living at home with her brothers and parents, finishing her schooling and looking forward to becoming a math teacher—and the hell it became. Held in a slave market in Syria and sold into the homes of several ISIS soldiers, she stubbornly attempts resistance at every turn. Farida is ultimately brought to an ISIS training camp in the middle of the desert, where she plots an against-all-odds escape for herself and five other girls.

A riveting firsthand account of life in captivity and a courageous flight to freedom, this astonishing memoir is also Farida’s way of bearing witness, and of ensuring that ISIS does not succeed in crushing her spirit. Her bravery, resilience, and hope in the face of unimaginable violence will fascinate and inspire. Biographies & Memoirs Middle East Inspiring Women Heartfelt Politics & Activism Village Politicians Iran
Powerful Story • Eye-opening Account • Authentic Voice • Gripping Narrative • Important Testimony • Emotional Impact

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I couldn’t stop listening, the bravery of these women is incredible. I can’t imagine the fear and the heart it would take to overcome what they have, I appreciate Farida’s bravery, too, in sharing her story with the world and shedding light on the cruelty of men. I wish all of these women and their families peace.

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Shattering, eye-opening story of a young woman facing down the greatest evil of our age with grace, dignity and incredible courage.
Could NOT put this book down. Outstanding.

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Listen and read of this amazing heroines journey, life and determination. The world is a better place with people like Farida.

Farida is a heroine

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What a Champion! So inspiring. I only hope she is with her Family and Happy and Healthy. They are Victims and Survivors!!!

Excellent and Heartbreaking

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this was a great book it was the first one that I have read like it. I usually just read true crime stories so this was a little different and I don't regret it one bit.

Great read!!

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