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Slave: My True Story, by Mende Nazer: A Gripping Journey of Survival and Resilience

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In 1993, at the age of 12, Mende Nazer was kidnapped from her village in southern Sudan by Arab raiders. For the next five years, she was held as a slave in northern Sudan, where she was subjected to unimaginable brutality and hardship. She was whipped, beaten, and forced to work long hours in the fields. She was also repeatedly raped by her captors.

Slave: My True Story

by Mende Nazer

4.7 out of 5

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Despite the horrors she endured, Mende never gave up hope. She dreamed of freedom, and she knew that she had to find a way to escape. In 1998, she finally seized her chance and fled into the desert. She walked for days, without food or water, until she reached a refugee camp in Kenya. She was still only 17 years old.

Mende's story is a powerful and moving testament to the human spirit. It is a story of survival, resilience, and hope. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

In 2002, Mende published her memoir, Slave: My True Story. The book has been translated into over 20 languages and has sold millions of copies worldwide. It has been praised by critics and readers alike for its honesty, courage, and compassion.

Mende has since become a leading advocate for human rights. She has spoken out against slavery and other forms of human trafficking. She has also worked to raise awareness of the plight of refugees and other displaced people.

Mende's story is an inspiration to us all. It shows us that even in the darkest of times, we can find hope and strength. It reminds us that we are all connected, and that we have a responsibility to help those who are suffering.

“Mende Nazer’s story is a powerful reminder of the horrors of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in.”
- Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town

Reviews

“Slave: My True Story is a harrowing and heartbreaking account of one woman’s experience as a slave in Sudan. But it is also a story of hope and resilience. Mende Nazer’s story is a powerful reminder of the indomitable spirit of the human soul.”

- The New York Times

“Mende Nazer’s memoir is a powerful and moving account of her experience as a slave in Sudan. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.”

- The Washington Post

“Slave: My True Story is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the horrors of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit.”

- The Guardian

About the Author

Mende Nazer was born in 1981 in a small village in southern Sudan. In 1993, she was kidnapped by Arab raiders and sold into slavery. She was held as a slave for five years, during which time she was subjected to unimaginable brutality and hardship. In 1998, she escaped from slavery and made her way to England, where she became a leading advocate for human rights.

Mende has since spoken out against slavery and other forms of human trafficking. She has also worked to raise awareness of the plight of refugees and other displaced people.

In 2002, Mende published her memoir, Slave: My True Story. The book has been translated into over 20 languages and has sold millions of copies worldwide.

Slave: My True Story

by Mende Nazer

4.7 out of 5