Travel to Africa

Born in the Big Rains: A Memoir of Somalia and Survival (Women Writing Africa)

Format: Hardcover
Author: Fadumo Korn
ReleaseDate: 01 September, 2006
Publisher: The Feminist Press at CUNY
Rating:

Compelling, Frightning, and heartbreaking
I was not prepared for the female mutilation chapter. This book was difficult for me to read because of the subject. I kept reading because I wanted Mrs. Korn to overcome her obsticales both physical and emotional. It was hard to beleive that there are places in the world that actually allow such a practice. It certainly makes it clear that men in Somalia are the ruling force and women are mere vessels for having children and being slaves to their husbands. There was a point where I even got tears in my eyes this story touched me so much. I must say towards the end I did get a bored with all the politics and preaching. I know these things are important and more people need to be aware of it but I was more interested in Mrs. Korn's personal journey. This is a must read especially for women.

Informative
From her story, you are able to come away understanding the love she has for her life, family, and culture. An informative book that paints a moving picture of what life was like in Somalia and what it was like to grow up within a culture that accepts female genital mutilation as ritual. Yet, Mrs. Fadumo Korn appeals to society to be culturally sensitive to an ancient practice, that can lead to future health problems and potential death, which she is actively trying to dissuade .

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