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A Good Wife

Written by: Samra Zafar, Meg Masters - contributor
Narrated by: Samra Zafar
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She faced years of abuse after arriving in Canada as a teenage bride in a hastily arranged marriage, but nothing could stop Samra Zafar from pursuing her dreams

At 15, Samra Zafar had big dreams for herself. She was going to go to university, and forge her own path. Then with almost no warning, those dreams were pulled away from her when she was suddenly married to a stranger at 17 and had to leave behind her family in Pakistan to move to Canada. Her new husband and his family promised that the marriage and the move would be a fulfillment of her dream, not a betrayal of it. But as the walls of their home slowly became a prison, Samra realized the promises were empty ones.

In the years that followed she suffered her husband’s emotional and physical abuse that left her feeling isolated, humiliated, and assaulted. Desperate to get out, and refusing to give up, she hatched an escape plan for herself and her two daughters. Somehow she found the strength to not only build a new future, but to walk away from her past, ignoring the pleas of her family and risking cultural isolation by divorcing her husband.

But that end was only the beginning for Samra. Through her academic and career achievements, she has gone on to become a mentor and public speaker, connecting with people around the world from isolated women in situations similar to her own, to young schoolgirls in Kenya who never allowed themselves to dream to men making the decisions to save for their daughters’ educations instead of their dowries. A Good Wife tell her harrowing and inspiring story, following her from a young girl with big dreams, through finding strength in the face of oppression and then finally battling through to empowerment.

©2019 Samra Zafar (P)2021 Audible, Inc.
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Amazing story of perseverance and triumphs!!!

What a wonderful and inspiring story. Its hard to hear about the harsh treatment and culture restrictions. It's amazing how the determination of education drives Samra and how it changes her life in the end. Loved Samra story and specially the ending. Great Book!!!

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Great listen for my daughter and I

First I read it and them listened to the audiobook at nap times with my 10yr old. She was quite taken with it once she understood the premise.

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Inspirational story

A great story about persevering and overcoming odds. A look into one persons determination to not give up and push forward no matter what. Found the story a bit slow at the bugging but once it got started, it was riveting stuff.

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Wow

This book should be read by everyone, women and men. A heartbreaking illustration of humility, humanity, survival, and success.

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Great motivator!

From tragedy to triumph, Samra carries us on her journey and I truly cheered her success! A great read and great example to all women of all walks of life!

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Very inspirational and motivating life story!

Thank you for sharing your story with the world. It is one that needs to be heard!

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Very inspirational 🌺🌺🌺🌺

Samra, I could relate to many situations you endured in your married life and it was motivating to learn how you worked thru the tough ones to get back on your feet. Super proud of you girl.🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈

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This book changed my life!

Santa Zafar takes the reader on a terrifying journey of a teenager being deceived into marriage, then develops the story into a triumph that propels the author to a life she could have never imagined. It's an inspirational story that has helped so many people through their journey of abuse. Ms. Zafar has a beautiful voice, and every word she reads drips with emotion. Listen to this book. You won't be the same afterwards.

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An Important Story

This book is a difficult read, but helps anyone in an abusive relationship understand what is going on and gives inspiration to get free. But also an enlightening read for those of us who have never been in such a relationship and have never been bound by tradition or culture. I am more compassionate thanks to this book.

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Spectacular true life story!

I couldn’t stop listening…one of the most inspirational books I’ve ever read. I loved every word. It was beautifully written and narrated.
I appreciate Samra’s bravery in telling her deeply personal and often tragic story. I’m inspired by how she eventually succeeded in living a successful, independent life as a single mother against so many odds.

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