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Wendy Holden's PodcastAuthor Wendy Holden in conversation with Edna Adan Ismail about their book A Woman of FirstsThis is the audio only of a video presentation that aired at the end of 2020 featuring Edna Adam Ismail, the 'Muslim Mother Teresa' whose life of selfless devotion is soon to be a film. Her autobiography, A Woman of Firsts, published by Harper Collins, broke new ground. Here is some more information about it----Imprisonment. Mutilation. Persecution. Edna Adan Ismail endured it all – for the women of Africa. Edna saw first-hand how poor healthcare, lack of education and ancient superstitions had devastating effects on Somaliland’s people, especially its women. When she suffered the tr...2021-02-0339 min
Wendy Holden's PodcastA Woman of Firsts: the remarkable life story of Edna Adam Ismail, the 'Muslim Mother Teresa.'Imprisonment. Mutilation. Persecution. Edna Adan Ismail endured it all – for the women of Africa.Edna saw first-hand how poor healthcare, lack of education and ancient superstitions 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 practise 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 Firs...2020-08-1407 min