The Last Girl is a searing memoir by Nadia Murad, a young Yazidi woman who survives the unimaginable atrocities of the Islamic State. Abducted from her village in Iraq at the age of 21, Nadia is held in captivity, subjected to abuse, and stripped of her freedom. But her spirit remains unbroken. After a courageous escape, she begins a new chapter as a global advocate for victims of genocide and sexual violence.

In this raw and powerful narrative, Nadia recounts her childhood in a peaceful village, the horror of ISIS’s invasion, and her journey from captivity to the international stage, where she addresses the United Nations and receives the Nobel Peace Prize. Her story is not only a personal testimony of resilience but also a call to action for justice and human dignity.

Why Read This Book?

• Offers a firsthand account of one of the 21st century’s gravest humanitarian crises

• Chronicles an inspiring transformation from victim to global advocate

• Illuminates the plight of the Yazidi people and the brutality of ISIS

• A vital contribution to the discourse on human rights and the protection of women in conflict zones

• Unforgettable and deeply moving—both an act of witness and an act of defiance

About the Author

Nadia Murad is a Yazidi human rights activist and survivor of ISIS captivity. Born in Kocho, a village in Sinjar, Iraq, she was captured by the Islamic State in 2014 and held as a slave before managing to escape. Since then, she has dedicated her life to raising awareness of the Yazidi genocide and advocating for survivors of sexual violence. In 2018, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, becoming one of the youngest recipients and the first Iraqi to receive the honor. The Last Girl is her debut memoir, co-written with journalist Jenna Krajeski, and it stands as a testament to her courage and unshakable commitment to justice.