Because I am a girl I am less likely to go to school Because I am a girl I am more likely to suffer from malnutrition Because I am a girl I am more likely to suffer violence in the home Because I am a girl I am more likely to marry and start a family before I reach my twenties. Eight authors have visited eight different countries and spoken to young women and girls about their lives, struggles and hopes. The result is an extraordinary collection of writings about prejudice, abuse, and neglect, but also about courage, resilience and changing attitudes. Proceeds from sales of this book will go to PLAN, one of the world's largest child-centered community development organisations.
| ISBN: | 9780099535928 |
| Publication date: | 21st January 2010 |
| Author: | Deborah Moggach, Irvine Welsh, Joanne Harris, Kathy Lette |
| Publisher: | Vintage an imprint of Vintage Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 208 pages |
| Genres: |
Biographies & Autobiographies |
Because I am a girl I am less likely to go to school Because I am a girl I am more likely to suffer from malnutrition Because I am a girl I am more likely to suffer violence in the home Because I am a girl I am more likely to marry and start a family before I reach my twenties. Eight authors have visited eight different countries and spoken to young women and girls about their lives, struggles and hopes. The result is an extraordinary collection of writings about prejudice, abuse, and neglect, but also about courage, resilience and changing attitudes. Proceeds from sales of this book will go to PLAN, one of the world's largest child-centered community development organisations.
Because I am a Girl features in the following genres: Biographies & Autobiographies
Because I am a Girl is available in Paperback
Because I am a Girl was written by Deborah Moggach, Irvine Welsh, Joanne Harris, Kathy Lette and published by Vintage an imprint of Vintage Publishing
Because I am a Girl has 208 pages
£11.69