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Paperback. Condición: Good. This is the extraordinary first-person account of a young woman's coming of age in Somalia and her struggles against the obligations and strictures of family and society. By the time she is nine, Aman has undergone a ritual circumcision ceremony; at eleven, her innocent romance with a white boy leads to a murder; at thirteen she is given away in an arranged marriage to a stranger. Aman eventually runs away to Mogadishu, where her beauty and rebellious spirit leads her to the decadent demimonde of white colonialists. Hers is a world in which women are both chattel and freewheeling entrepreneurs, subject to the caprices of male relatives, yet keenly aware of the loopholes that lead to freedom. Aman is an astonishing history, opening a window onto traditional Somali life and the universal quest for female self-awareness.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This is the extraordinary first-person account of a young woman's coming of age in Somalia and her struggles against the obligations and strictures of family and society. By the time she is nine, Aman has undergone a ritual circumcision ceremony; at eleven, her innocent romance with a white boy leads to a murder; at thirteen she is given away in an arranged marriage to a stranger. Aman eventually runs away to Mogadishu, where her beauty and rebellious spirit leads her to the decadent demimonde of white colonialists. Hers is a world in which women are both chattel and freewheeling entrepreneurs, subject to the caprices of male relatives, yet keenly aware of the loopholes that lead to freedom. Aman is an astonishing history, opening a window onto traditional Somali life and the universal quest for female self-awareness.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Aman: Story of a Somali Girl This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This is the extraordinary first-person account of a young woman's coming of age in Somalia and her struggles against the obligations and strictures of family and society. By the time she is nine, Aman has undergone a ritual circumcision ceremony; at eleven, her innocent romance with a white boy leads to a murder; at thirteen she is given away in an arranged marriage to a stranger. Aman eventually runs away to Mogadishu, where her beauty and rebellious spirit leads her to the decadent demimonde of white colonialists. Hers is a world in which women are both chattel and freewheeling entrepreneurs, subject to the caprices of male relatives, yet keenly aware of the loopholes that lead to freedom. Aman is an astonishing history, opening a window onto traditional Somali life and the universal quest for female self-awareness.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. This is the extraordinary first-person account of a young woman's coming of age in Somalia and her struggles against the obligations and strictures of family and society. By the time she is nine, Aman has undergone a ritual circumcision ceremony; at eleven, her innocent romance with a white boy leads to a murder; at thirteen she is given away in an arranged marriage to a stranger. Aman eventually runs away to Mogadishu, where her beauty and rebellious spirit leads her to the decadent demimonde of white colonialists. Hers is a world in which women are both chattel and freewheeling entrepreneurs, subject to the caprices of male relatives, yet keenly aware of the loopholes that lead to freedom. Aman is an astonishing history, opening a window onto traditional Somali life and the universal quest for female self-awareness.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardback. Condición: Good. Ist es m glich, einen Angsthund in ein normales Hundeleben zur ckzuf hren? F r Angsthunde ist der Sprung ins neue Leben nicht so leicht wie f r andere Hunde aus dem Tierschutz, die sich schnell anpassen. Aber wenn man Gl ck hat, gelingt es, auch diese Hunde mit viel Liebe und Geduld zur ck ins Leben zu f hren. Dieses Buch ist kein Ratgeber zum Thema Angsthund, sondern schildert die Erfahrungen der Autorin mit ihrem Angsthund Luca, den ganz normalen Alltag mit einem solchen Hund, auf was man sich einstellen sollte, die Erfolge, die R ckschl ge, die Herausforderung. Was hat sich bew hrt und was nicht? Welche Situationen haben Luca berfordert? Ist es gelungen, sie in ein Leben ohne Angst zu begleiten? Ein Jahr lang hat die Autorin ein Tagebuch gef hrt, in dem sie ihre eigenen Trainingsans tze sowie Lucas Entwicklung und Fortschritte festgehalten hat. Ihre Aufzeichnungen sind in dieses Buch integriert, zusammen mit vielen Fotos aus Lucas neuem Leben. Der Reinerl s vom Verkauf dieses Buches wird einem Tierschutzverein gespendet, der traumatisierte Hunde therapiert und auf die Vermittlung in ein neues Zuhause vorbereitet.…

Condición: Good. 1st American ed. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Good. 1st American ed. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Trade Paperback. Condición: Used - Acceptable. Shelf and spine wear -- reader's copy.

Hardback. Condición: Good. Ist es m glich, einen Angsthund in ein normales Hundeleben zur ckzuf hren? F r Angsthunde ist der Sprung ins neue Leben nicht so leicht wie f r andere Hunde aus dem Tierschutz, die sich schnell anpassen. Aber wenn man Gl ck hat, gelingt es, auch diese Hunde mit viel Liebe und Geduld zur ck ins Leben zu f hren. Dieses Buch ist kein Ratgeber zum Thema Angsthund, sondern schildert die Erfahrungen der Autorin mit ihrem Angsthund Luca, den ganz normalen Alltag mit einem solchen Hund, auf was man sich einstellen sollte, die Erfolge, die R ckschl ge, die Herausforderung. Was hat sich bew hrt und was nicht? Welche Situationen haben Luca berfordert? Ist es gelungen, sie in ein Leben ohne Angst zu begleiten? Ein Jahr lang hat die Autorin ein Tagebuch gef hrt, in dem sie ihre eigenen Trainingsans tze sowie Lucas Entwicklung und Fortschritte festgehalten hat. Ihre Aufzeichnungen sind in dieses Buch integriert, zusammen mit vielen Fotos aus Lucas neuem Leben. Der Reinerl s vom Verkauf dieses Buches wird einem Tierschutzverein gespendet, der traumatisierte Hunde therapiert und auf die Vermittlung in ein neues Zuhause vorbereitet.…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. Minor marking to text.Paperback.Minor wear to page edges and corners. Cover a bit worn and rubbed.Minor wear to page edges and corners. Sticker on back cover.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. crisp clean w/light shelfwear/edgewear - may have remainder mark Standard-sized.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condición: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Book in Good condition.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Former library asset (with clear, protective plastic cover and library stamp on inside cover). Book is in excellent condition. Pages are crisp and clean, binding tight. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Orders received before 3PM PT typically ship same day. All profits support the non-profit community.…

Condición: Very Good. : Aman: Story of a Somali Girl es un relato autobiográfico que narra la vida de una joven somalí durante los años 50 y 60. La historia ofrece una visión íntima de su crecimiento en Somalia, abordando temas como el papel de las mujeres en las sociedades tribales, la ceremonia de la circuncisión, el colonialismo y la búsqueda de la auto-conciencia femenina. Aman comparte sus experiencias personales, incluyendo un romance infantil con un chico blanco que desencadena un asesinato, un matrimonio no deseado a los 13 años y su huida a la ciudad, donde su belleza y curiosidad la llevan a un mundo de hombres blancos, fiestas y chicas fugitivas. EAN: 9780747520221 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: Aman: Story of a Somali Girl Autor: Aman| Janice Boddy| Virginia Lee Barnes Editorial: Bloomsbury Paperbacks Idioma: en Páginas: 368 Formato: tapa blanda Año de publicación: 1995.…

Hardback. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. clean, unmarked copy.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. Pantheon hardcover in dust jacket, 1994, 1st American edition/1st printing, jacket price $23.00, unused and carefully stored, No remainder marks or 'shelf wear' (as New/as New). We will add a custom fitted mylar cover, bubble wrap the book and ship it in a New BOX- Not a plastic bag like the zombie sellers.…

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. First Edition. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY - customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery. Minor bumping to upper tips, coffee stain on upper edge of back d/j.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Condición: Fair. : Amán es el relato en primera persona de una joven somalí, cuya vida está marcada por la tradición y la lucha por la supervivencia. Nacida en una familia de jefes tribales, Amán enfrenta la hambruna, la dolorosa ceremonia de la circuncisión femenina y un matrimonio de conveniencia a los trece años con un hombre mayor. Su valentía la lleva a huir y a buscar su propio camino, convirtiéndose en una voz que representa a las mujeres africanas y su búsqueda de libertad. EAN: 9788432240355 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: Amán, historia de una joven somalí Autor: Amán| Virginia Lee Barnes| Janice Patricia Boddy Editorial: Seix Barral Idioma: es-ES Páginas: 315 Formato: tapa dura.…