Woman of Firsts

The midwife who built a hospital and changed the world

By Edna Adan Ismail | Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

About the book

Huffington PostWinner of the 2023 Templeton PrizeImprisonment. Mutilation. Persecution. Edna Adan Ismail endured it all – for the women of Africa.

Editions of Woman of Firsts

Hardcover
ISBN 9780008305345
Paperback
ISBN 9780008305383
EBook
ISBN 9780008305369
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780008305376

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Huffington PostWinner of the 2023 Templeton PrizeImprisonment. Mutilation. Persecution. Edna Adan Ismail endured it all – for the women of Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woman of Firsts about?

Huffington PostWinner of the 2023 Templeton PrizeImprisonment. Mutilation. Persecution. Edna Adan Ismail endured it all – for the women of Africa.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Woman of Firsts?

Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs

Where can I read a sample of Woman of Firsts?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780008305345

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Woman of Firsts?

Edna Adan Ismail

Who is the Publisher of the book Woman of Firsts?

HarperCollins Publishers

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Woman of Firsts is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780008305345) and paperback(ISBN 9780008305383) and ebook(ISBN 9780008305369) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780008305376)

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