'God created woman from a crooked rib and anyone who trieth to straighten it, breaketh it' Somali Traditional Proverb FROM A CROOKED RIB is a beautiful, sparse, subtle account of the experience of a girl named Ebla, who runs away from her rural family, settles in Mogadishu, the capital, and marries an educated man with unhappy results. Told with complete conviction from a woman's point of view, the story is a moving celebration of the human spirit and challenge to traditional male chauvinism.
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'God created woman from a crooked rib and anyone who trieth to straighten it, breaketh it' Somali Traditional Proverb FROM A CROOKED RIB is a beautiful, sparse, subtle account of the experience of a girl named Ebla, who runs away from her rural family, settles in Mogadishu, the capital, and marries an educated man with unhappy results. Told with complete conviction from a woman's point of view, the story is a moving celebration of the human spirit and challenge to traditional male chauvinism.
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Seller's Description:
Fair. Significant shelf storage or usage wear present that does not affect the readability of the book. A former library book with all the expected stamps stickers and markings. Cover reinforced in protective plastic. The pages have some notes underlining and or highlighting present. Hinges are intact. The binding is intact and all pages are present. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shay. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller!
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Seller's Description:
Good. Some sun-fading on the cover. Some shelf storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. The pages appear unmarked. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shadow. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller!
