On the 8th of September, Edna Adan will turn 82. Edna’s truly remarkable life was recently captured in her memoir, A Woman of Firsts.
Read more about how Edna saw first-hand how poor healthcare, lack of education and ancient superstitions has had devastating effects on Somaliland’s people, especially its women. When she suffered the trauma of FGM herself as a young girl at the bidding of her mother, Edna’s determination was set.
The first midwife to practice in Somaliland, Edna became a formidable teacher and campaigner for women’s health. As her country was swept up in its bloody fight for independence, Edna rose to become its First Lady and first female cabinet minister.
She built her own hospital, brick by brick, training future generations in what has been hailed as one of the Horn of Africa’s finest university hospitals. Edna has endured it all – for the women of Africa. Read a sample below and consider purchasing a copy and donating in honor of her birthday.
Read a Sample and, if based in the states, you can still purchase through the HarperCollins link.
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