A Woman of Firsts: The midwife who built a hospital and changed the world
‘The Muslim Mother Teresa’ Huffington Post
Winner of the 2023 Templeton Prize
Imprisonment. Mutilation. Persecution.
Edna Adan Ismail endured it all – for the women of Africa.
Imprisonment. Mutilation. Persecution.
Edna Adan Ismail endured it all – for the women of Africa.
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Horrifying, heartbreaking and eye-opening, these are the stories, the patients and the cases that have characterised a career spent being a doctor behind bars.
‘My life, as you will read, has taken me from one cult to another. BRAVE is the story of how I fought my way out of these cults and reclaimed my life. I want to help you do the same.’–Rose McGowan
A revealing memoir and empowering manifesto – a voice for generations
‘A handbook for these troubled times’ Psychologies Magazine’Engaging and informative … highlights our common humanity’ Kofi Annan‘A passionately written polemic’ You Magazine
A four-step programme to help develop self-esteem, create time to do the things that nourish and fulfil you, discover a deep sense of calm, and achieve healthy control over your life, home and work.