I went into this book knowing absolutely nothing, I didn't even know it was non fiction until I finished the prologue. I actually only have the book because I am doing the Story Graph reads the world challenge and this was the only book from Lebanon I could find where I buy my pre-owned books from in English (I live in a non English speaking country). 

The life of Kamila gives an insight into those of many women living in countries where they are treated like property as oppose to people. Thankfully Lebanon has come a long way since the life of Kamila, although this book was written before the recent turmoil in the country so the message of hope is dampened slightly now. It's also clear whilst progress is made in some countries others it remains terrible and is getting worse in many.

Politics aside it's an emotional read. You do get invested in the life of Kamila, you judge her actions on occasion and sometimes harshly, several times I had made judgements but then on reflection understand the actions and how given the situation and upbringing it's not something I can give judgement on. Writing it in the first person really made the whole book more engaging. There's going to be some creative freedom taken naturally but it really feels like a memoir as a result, as oppose to just a biography. It seems strange to comment on the story arc of a non-fiction book but it's great to read, saddening and inspiring in equal measure I'd definitely  recommend this one. I always find reading biographies of "normal" people can be so much more fulfilling than those well known.