The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State

A Harrowing Tale of Survival

In her gripping memoir, Nadia Murad, a Yazidi human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, recounts her harrowing experience of being abducted and held captive by the Islamic State (ISIS) for three months in 2014. Murad's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope in the face of unimaginable cruelty.

A Voice for the Voiceless

Murad's memoir is not only a personal account of her suffering, but also a powerful indictment of the atrocities committed by ISIS against the Yazidi people. Through her story, Murad gives voice to the voiceless and sheds light on the ongoing genocide against her community.

A Call to Action

Murad's book is a call to action for the international community to take action to prevent further atrocities against the Yazidi people and other persecuted minorities. She urges world leaders to bring the perpetrators of these crimes to justice and to provide support and assistance to the victims of ISIS.

A Must-Read for Everyone

The Last Girl is a must-read for anyone who cares about human rights and social justice. It is a powerful reminder of the horrors that can result from hatred and intolerance, and a call to action for all of us to stand up against oppression and injustice.

Praise for The Last Girl

"A powerful and unforgettable account of one woman's courage and resilience in the face of unimaginable cruelty." —Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize laureate

"A searing indictment of the atrocities committed by ISIS and a call to action for the international community to take action." —The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who cares about human rights and social justice." —The Washington Post

About the Author

Nadia Murad is a Yazidi human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She was abducted and held captive by ISIS for three months in 2014. After escaping, she became a vocal advocate for the Yazidi people and has spoken out against the atrocities committed by ISIS. In 2018, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work.