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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Genre: Biography, Memoir, True Story, Social Justice

Book Review:
''Sold'' by Zana Muhsen with Andrew Crofts is a heartbreaking, shocking, and ultimately inspiring true story of courage, sisterhood, and survival in the face of unimaginable cruelty. This is the story of Zana and her sister Nadia, two British-born teenagers who were sold into forced marriages in Yemen by their own father.

What began as a dream trip to visit relatives became an eight-year nightmare of imprisonment, beatings, and rape. The sisters were entirely cut off from the UK and forced to adapt to a harsh and unfamiliar way of life. Their story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood.

When the international spotlight finally focused on their plight, an escape seemed possible. But only Zana was given permission to leave. Her choice—to stay in a life of slavery or to leave her young son and sister behind—is a heartbreaking moment in this shocking story.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in human rights, social justice, or the fight against modern slavery. It is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit in the face of incredible adversity. Highly recommended.