Married By Force by Leila

Married By Force by Leila

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A devastating first-hand testimony exposing the cruel and widespread practice of forced marriage.

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Married By Force by Leila

'I was twenty years old and dreamed of marrying for love.' Leila was born and brought up in France by Moroccan-born parents. But her romantic dreams were shattered when she was forced by her father to marry a man she'd never met, fifteen years older than her, and whose language she couldn't understand. The husband she didn't love beat her regularly in an attempt to force her into submission. But, with extraordinary courage, Leila fought back against the weight of family tradition to regain her liberty and dignity; and though it put her life in danger, she left her husband and later divorced him.
"'An excellent read, relaying the feelings and experiences of the author in a moving manner' Western Daily Press"
Leila is now 29 years old, and lives with her young son in Paris. She speaks out frequently in the media against the evils of forced marriage; but still prefers not to reveal her surname. The book was first published in France, where it caused a storm of controversy.
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ISBN 13 9780749951368
ISBN 10 0749951362
Title Married By Force
Author Leila
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Year published 2007-05-03
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.