FGM: The Silence That Cuts Deeper Than Flesh

di JOSY K. (Autore)

JOSY K., 2026

She was told it was tradition. She called it what it was. Blessing married for love. Then her daughters were born. Samira Joy. Shakira Faith. Selena Miriam. Salama Ruth. Four daughters, and four clocks ticking towards a day her husband's family called tradition. The pressure began politely. A comment. A reminder. A visit from the elders. Then the net tightened. When Blessing asked the one question no one was allowed to ask, and said no, the elders met behind closed doors without her. And exile became her only mercy. More than 230 million girls and women alive today have survived female genital mutilation. Millions more are at risk every year. Based on a true story and written without graphic detail, FGM: The Silence That Cuts Deeper Than Flesh follows one mother's refusal to let her daughters become part of that number. It shows how violence survives by being called honour, and what it costs to break the silence. It speaks directly to survivors, parents, faith leaders, teachers, health workers, courts and governments. Inside you'll also find: Why silence survives, and what trauma leaves behind A one-page safeguarding guide Advocacy, support and healing resources A reading group guide for book clubs, schools and training It was not sacred. It was not necessary. And it was never her duty to endure. Read it. Share it. Refuse to let one more girl be cut. Content note: female genital mutilation, honour-based abuse, coercive control.

• Autore: JOSY K.
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: JOSY K.
• Formato: EPUB3 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798237308679