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Zana Muhsen, born and bred in Birmingham, is of Yemeni origin. When her father told her she was to spend a holiday with relatives in North Yemen, she jumped at the chance. Aged 15 and 13 respectively, Zana and her sister discovered that they had been literally sold into marriage, and that on their arrival they were virtually prisoners. They had to adapt to a completely alien way of life, with no running water, dung-plastered walls, frequent beatings, and the ordeal of childbirth on bare show more floors with only old women in attendance. After eight years of misery and humiliation Zana succeeded in escaping, but her sister is still there, and it seems likely that she will now never leave the country where she has spent more than half her life. This is an updated edition of Zana's account of her experiences. show less

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Dos niñas, una de 13 y otra de 15 años, hermanas, nacidas en Londres, su padre, árabe, de Yemen, les dice que las va a llevar de vacaciones a su país porque allá, hay una playas hermosas y que se van a divertir mucho. Ellas emocionadas con su viaje, cuando llegan se enteran sin mas ni mas, que su padre las había vendido, para casarlas, aparentemente.

Es una historia verídica contada por Zana Muhsen, la que cuando partió de su tierra tenía 15 años, ella nos narra, su pesadilla, las vejaciones, las violaciones y también la forma en que ella logro escapar de esa pesadilla.

Es un libro realmente revelador y conmovedor, imposible que no te toque, que no te haga sentir, algo, coraje, indignación, dolor, empatia, simpatia (por la show more protagonista y su hermana)

Muy recomendable sobre todo para aquellos que piensan que esas cosas realmente no pasan y son mitos
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An emotionally gripping true account of 2 girls abducted by their father and sold into marriage. Forced to reside in a poverty stricken environment and then further subjected to a long line of cruelty...battering and rape.
A moving experience which will have you asking questions time and time again. think I will keep,and read this one again.~ Worth gettting if you fancy something different.............
Story of a young girl and her sister sold into marriage in Yemen, finally escaping after 8 years. A decent read but similar to other books, although i respect the author for what she was put through
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This is one of the most inspirational books i have ever read, i read it at 13 and i was just hooked by the story of Zana and her sister Nadia, i was at total disbelief that something like this could happen. I think if i read it now as an adult i would appriciate it alot more and understand the true effects of the story. I must find it again and read it over. I recommed this book to all.
Duas irmãs, de 13 e 15 anos, respetivamente, nascidas em Londres, filhas de um pai árabe Yemenita e de mãe inglesa.
Por convicções religiosas e tradicionais, o pai convence-as a visitar o Yeman, com a intenção de as vender para casamento.
"Vendidas", é um retrato duro e cruel do pesadelo vivido por uma destas irmãs, Zana Mushen, vitima de terriveis maus tratos terriveis e violações. Determinada em escapar a este terrivel flagelo, Zana acaba por conseguir fugir e registar as memórias desse sofrimento neste livro.

Mais tarde, com a ajuda da sua mãe, volta ao Yemen à procura da sua irmã para tentar resgatá-la, mas sem sucesso. O relato dessa tentativa está registada, num outro livro seu com o título "À procura de Nádia".
Nov 16, 2025Portuguese (Portugal)
De vijftienjarige Zana Muhsen en haar jongere zusje Nadia, geboren en getogen in een arbeiderswijk van Birmingham, krijgen van hun Jemenitische vader een vakantie aangeboden bij familie in Jemen. In Jemen blijkt dat de beide meisjes zijn uitgehuwelijkt. De meisjes komen terecht in een klein bergdorp waar de levenswijze, levensomstandigheden, normen en waarden in scherp contrast staan met hetgeen zij in Engeland gewend zijn. Na acht jaar lukt het Zana om uit Jemen weg te komen, met achterlating van haar zoon. Zana heeft Andrew Crofts gevraagd haar ervaringen op papier te zetten. Crofts gebruikt hiervoor de ik-vorm en hanteert consequent de eenvoudige bewoordingen van een meisje tussen de zestien en twintig. Pocketeditie, kleine druk, show more enkele zwartwitfoto's. show less

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Canonical title
Sold
Original publication date
1991
Important places*
Jemen
First words*
Ik moet ongeveer zeven jaar zijn geweest.
Last words*
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Ik heb niets meer te verliezen.
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Biography & Memoir, Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
DDC/MDS
305Society, Government, and CultureSocial sciences, sociology & anthropologySocial group - Age, Gender, Ethnicity
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HT1315 .Y4 .M85Social sciencesCommunities. Classes. RacesCommunities. Classes. RacesClassesSlavery
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