Nujood Ali
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The true story of the remarkable 10-year-old Yemeni girl who dared to defy her country's most archaic traditions by fighting for a divorce. In 2008 her father arranged her marriage to a man three times her age. Nujood tells of her abuse at her husband's hands and her daring escape. With the help of local advocates and the press, Nujood obtained her freedom and inspired many other young girls in the Middle East to challenge their marriages.