--- product_id: 88576003 title: "The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State" price: "32713CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/88576003-the-last-girl-my-story-of-captivity-and-my-fight store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State **Price:** 32713CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State - **How much does it cost?** 32713CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/88576003-the-last-girl-my-story-of-captivity-and-my-fight) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description WINNER OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE • In this “courageous” ( The Washington Post ) memoir of survival, a former captive of the Islamic State tells her harrowing and ultimately inspiring story. Nadia Murad was born and raised in Kocho, a small village of farmers and shepherds in northern Iraq. A member of the Yazidi community, she and her brothers and sisters lived a quiet life. Nadia had dreams of becoming a history teacher or opening her own beauty salon. On August 15th, 2014, when Nadia was just twenty-one years old, this life ended. Islamic State militants massacred the people of her village, executing men who refused to convert to Islam and women too old to become sex slaves. Six of Nadia’s brothers were killed, and her mother soon after, their bodies swept into mass graves. Nadia was taken to Mosul and forced, along with thousands of other Yazidi girls, into the ISIS slave trade. Nadia would be held captive by several militants and repeatedly raped and beaten. Finally, she managed a narrow escape through the streets of Mosul, finding shelter in the home of a Sunni Muslim family whose eldest son risked his life to smuggle her to safety. Today, Nadia's story—as a witness to the Islamic State's brutality, a survivor of rape, a refugee, a Yazidi—has forced the world to pay attention to an ongoing genocide. It is a call to action, a testament to the human will to survive, and a love letter to a lost country, a fragile community, and a family torn apart by war. Review: Great Read - This is a great book and a very interesting read. It is very captivating and a great story of a young lady. Review: Never Close Your Eyes To Truth - I have always been fascinated by real stories from real people--their culture, values, environment, the things, events and people that shaped them and added to their life's purpose or passion. This true story does not disappoint! In fact, I had a hard time putting it down once I started. In terms of the writing and all else that goes into writing a book, this one is of excellent quality. The grammar and punctuation, sentence structure, editing etc., are impeccable. The author provides a map so the reader can identify key places in the story. There are photos of various family members and adequate explanations for words that the average person, unfamiliar with the various ethnicities, politics, culture and religions of Iraq would not be familiar with. Nadia does an excellent job bringing her country to life for the reader and allowing us a glimpse of what life was like before ISIS took over her beloved village and changed the lives of so many. As we look back at even our own country's history, I'm sure there are tragedies that caused alarm, suffering and great loss. Tragedies such as: JFK's assassination, the Oklahoma City Bombing, the Holocaust, 9/11/2001,Columbine and other school shootings, the Challenger explosion, Patty Hearst kidnapping, the Las Vegas shooting, Hurricane Katrina, etc. So much devastation and yet so many of us banded together, shared our stories, offered our thoughts, prayers and support. We felt compelled to be a part of the solution rather than part of the problem. We faced the ugliness head on. And then time flew by and our memories faded some. Do we ever wonder at what cost? Who will the bad guys target next? Will it be more strangers, an acquaintance or friend? Will it be one of us and our families. What and who will be left? There may always be another terrorist or evil-doer in this world. Are we prepared to look at the ugly truths so we aren't caught unaware and forced to lose the very things and people who define us? One can only hope. Nadia and her courageous story brings us a step or two closer to looking at real world problems such as genocide, terrorism and much more. She reminds us to be aware, to help others and to take a strong stand against injustice! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #67,113 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #29 in Human Rights (Books) #35 in Human Rights Law (Books) #346 in Women's Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 6,638 Reviews | ## Images ![The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81p5t9zw9xL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Read *by M***E on May 28, 2026* This is a great book and a very interesting read. It is very captivating and a great story of a young lady. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Never Close Your Eyes To Truth *by L***O on October 16, 2019* I have always been fascinated by real stories from real people--their culture, values, environment, the things, events and people that shaped them and added to their life's purpose or passion. This true story does not disappoint! In fact, I had a hard time putting it down once I started. In terms of the writing and all else that goes into writing a book, this one is of excellent quality. The grammar and punctuation, sentence structure, editing etc., are impeccable. The author provides a map so the reader can identify key places in the story. There are photos of various family members and adequate explanations for words that the average person, unfamiliar with the various ethnicities, politics, culture and religions of Iraq would not be familiar with. Nadia does an excellent job bringing her country to life for the reader and allowing us a glimpse of what life was like before ISIS took over her beloved village and changed the lives of so many. As we look back at even our own country's history, I'm sure there are tragedies that caused alarm, suffering and great loss. Tragedies such as: JFK's assassination, the Oklahoma City Bombing, the Holocaust, 9/11/2001,Columbine and other school shootings, the Challenger explosion, Patty Hearst kidnapping, the Las Vegas shooting, Hurricane Katrina, etc. So much devastation and yet so many of us banded together, shared our stories, offered our thoughts, prayers and support. We felt compelled to be a part of the solution rather than part of the problem. We faced the ugliness head on. And then time flew by and our memories faded some. Do we ever wonder at what cost? Who will the bad guys target next? Will it be more strangers, an acquaintance or friend? Will it be one of us and our families. What and who will be left? There may always be another terrorist or evil-doer in this world. Are we prepared to look at the ugly truths so we aren't caught unaware and forced to lose the very things and people who define us? One can only hope. Nadia and her courageous story brings us a step or two closer to looking at real world problems such as genocide, terrorism and much more. She reminds us to be aware, to help others and to take a strong stand against injustice! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brutal and honest telling *by R***T on April 12, 2024* Of ISIS’ acts of genocide and persecution of the Yazidi ethnic minority in Iraq. This young woman’s story is tremendously sad, and very difficult reading about the recurrent rapes, but demonstrates resilience in her quest to expose the acts of ISIS. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State - Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide - Scars Across Humanity: Understanding and Overcoming Violence Against Women --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/88576003-the-last-girl-my-story-of-captivity-and-my-fight](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/88576003-the-last-girl-my-story-of-captivity-and-my-fight) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-18*