"Desert Flower" is a powerful autobiography that tells the story of a girl born into a nomadic tribe in the Somali desert. The girl, subjected to the brutal tradition of female genital mutilation at a young age, escapes an arranged marriage at 13 and ends up in London, where she works various jobs before being discovered as a model. Her rise to fame in the fashion industry is juxtaposed with her personal journey to raise awareness about the harmful cultural practice she endured and advocate for its eradication.

"A Moonless, Starless Sky" is a compelling non-fiction book that delves into the lives of ordinary individuals across Africa who are fighting against extremist ideologies and oppressive cultural practices. Through a series of gripping narratives, the book portrays the resilience and courage of people such as a young couple in Somalia battling against the terror of al-Shabaab, a woman in Nigeria who escapes from Boko Haram, and an Ugandan man challenging deeply entrenched traditions. These personal stories highlight the struggles and triumphs of those who confront and defy tyranny and violence, offering a nuanced exploration of resistance and the human spirit’s capacity for hope and redemption.