Summary:
The book is a harrowing memoir of a Yazidi woman who survived enslavement by the Islamic State after they invaded her village in Iraq, detailing her abduction, abuse, and eventual escape. It also chronicles her transformation into an activist for her people and a voice against human trafficking and sexual violence.
Key points:
1. ISIS Brutality: The book details Nadia Murad's firsthand experience of ISIS's horrific crimes against the Yazidi community, including sexual slavery.
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