The Daughter of Kurdland

ENGLISH EDITION

NovoReads Group is presenting the memoir of Dr. Widad Akreyi, winner of the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award.

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Through an inspiring memoir, Dr. Widad Akreyi takes the reader on a fascinating journey from her childhood in Kurdistan to her relocation to the northern hemisphere and finally her rise onto the world stage as award-winning humanitarian and champion for human rights.

Description

In this intimate and riveting narrative, Dr. Widad Akreyi, an emblem of peace and courage, chronicles her extraordinary story. The best-known symbol of Kurdish culture describes for the first time what it takes to make history.

Born the daughter of the East, destined to be a daughter of the West, Widad is a loyal daughter of the world. Nothing could stop her from serving – not persecution, or violence, or wars. Not even a cardiac arrest and eleven surgical operations.

In a world where indifference and divisions abound, Dr. Widad Akreyi stands out as a breath of fresh air. Ranked among the most influential public figures, including JF Kennedy, Mother Teresa, Desmond Tutu and Dalai Lama, she is an internationally-acclaimed leader, global health expert, author, and peacebuilder in the finest sense of the word. By embracing her diverse identities and using her platform to promote meaningful change, she is determined not to let pain define her future.

The Daughter of Kurdland is the full sweep of her illuminating life, public and private, compellingly and touchingly told in a book both wise and witty, both timeless and timely.

Widad wears her heart on her sleeve and recounts the events that forced her to leave Kurdland for the picturesque northern hemisphere, deftly weaving the intricacies of identity, solidarity, and the pursuit of passion-driven purpose. She brings her whole self to her readers: her innermost joys, her disappointments, and valuable lessons learned.

Exquisite in its details and insights, The Daughter of Kurdland is intensely readable, a vibrant reminder of why Widad inspires others to achieve greatness and how her legacy is a shining example of leadership when leadership matters.

About The Author

A highly decorated humanitarian and champion for gender equality, Dr. Widad Akreyi is a vital global voice for the victims of conflict in the Middle East. Born in Kurdland and currently residing in the West, she holds a Master’s degree in genetics and a PhD in global health and cancer epidemiology. Through her leadership with Defend International, she has tirelessly championed the rights of marginalized populations—most notably women and girls abducted and enslaved by extremist groups.

Dr. Akreyi’s profound global impact has earned her numerous prestigious honors. She was named Woman of the Year in 2020 and has received the International Woman Harmony Award, the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award, the Davenport Mayor Medal, the International Pfeffer Peace Award, and the Special Prize for bridging the gap between civilizations.

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