This memoir of Dr. Ann-Marie Wilson is very emotive and was difficult for me to read although it is certainly of utmost importance. Dr. Wilson begins a crusade to right the terrible injustices of female genital mutilation (FGM) regarding the mistreatment and torture of young girls and women is tough to read but the truth must be brought to light. For too long this horrific practice has been shrouded in secrecy in the cultures that practice this. It cause these young girls tremendous physical pain and suffering from years on end. They are haunted by the trauma of the "procedure" and the emotional anguish of knowing it is most often completed by someone who is a member of the family. The resulting health issues, scorn, social isolation, and lack of economic outlets for work and service follow them the rest of their lives.. But DR. Wilson perserved and showed extreme courage to try to make a change regarding Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) aroung the world. Dr. Wilson had many challenges to overcome in her own life but she never let go of her quest to have this volatileand emotional subject, shrouded in secrecy brought out into the light where people must face their discomfort head on and work for change..

Wow. What a story to read on International Women’s Day. This beautiful memoir follows the life of Dr Ann-Marie Wilson on her quest to bring reform to FGM. 

Dr Wilson tells a wonderfully written book stating in her youth to current day. I have yet to travel out of North America, yet Dr Wilson has traveled all over Africa and Europe. 

When I picked this title I expected many more details into FGM, however, the book kept details brief while still revealing pertinent relevant information. I was pleased with how Dr Wilson handled this sensitive topic, while still educating. 

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others. I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley and courtesy of the publisher.