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Genre: Non-Fiction, Memoir, Biography, Human Rights
Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)

Book Review:
This is a harrowing, unforgettable, and profoundly important true story. ''Sold'' is the memoir of Zana Muhsen, a British teenager who, along with her sister, was betrayed by her own father and sold into marriage during what was supposed to be a holiday in Yemen. The book details her eight-year nightmare of imprisonment, abuse, and forced adaptation to a brutal and primitive life.

Written with Andrew Crofts, Zana's account is raw, direct, and heart-rending. It is a shocking exposé of modern slavery and the horrific abuse of women's rights, all the more powerful because it is true. While the subject matter is deeply disturbing, the story is ultimately one of incredible resilience and the fierce will to survive. A difficult but essential read that shines a light on a dark corner of the world and the strength of the human spirit.