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The Last Nomad

In her brilliant memoir, Salh chronicles the unique survival skills and folklore...

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Discuss The Last Nomad by Shugri Said Salh

What are the ways in which Salh leans on community as she flees the Somali Civil War? How did Salh's expectation of North America compare to her reality?

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Aug. 26, 2022
by acstrine

What are some differences Salh observes in Canada, and what skills and strategies did she lean on in her new environment? Have you ever had to adjust to a different society and culture?

5

Aug. 29, 2022
by scgirl

Which events and people at the Families for Children Orphanage gave her the most strength, pride, and courage?

6

Sep. 06, 2022
by Jessica F

Were you surprised by the author's attitude toward the process of FGM? By anything else about FGM? As an adult, how does Salh approach the legacy of FGM and its impact on her body and mind?

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Sep. 07, 2022
by triciat50

In what ways did Salh's father raise her within traditional Somali gender roles, and in what ways did he not? What did you think of his teaching methods?

7

Sep. 07, 2022
by BJHB

The author begins each chapter with a Somali proverb. Did any of these ring true to you or remind you of proverbs you have heard from your own culture? Which proverbs resonated with you the most?

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Sep. 07, 2022
by BJHB

What were your favorite descriptions?

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Sep. 08, 2022
by Lagunalee

What are some of the ways in which Salh's childhood experiences continue to resonate in her life in California today?

6

Sep. 08, 2022
by Lagunalee

How did a young Salh make sense of the everyday violence and tragedy she witnessed? How did she make sense of her new status as a refugee at the border and in Kenya?

5

Sep. 09, 2022
by carriem

Salh tells us that she feels a sense of urgency to archive her family's stories and keep them alive. Does your family or culture have a tradition of oral histories? Why is it important to learn from our elders and earlier generations?

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Sep. 11, 2022
by julib

Were you surprised that Sahl did not reflect more on her emotions as she told her story?

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Sep. 11, 2022
by julib

In what ways did the nomadic lifestyle give the author an education? How does this lifestyle compare to going to school in a classroom?

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Sep. 11, 2022
by julib

How is a sense of dignity instilled throughout the book?

6

Sep. 11, 2022
by julib

What was your initial reaction when the author was given as a gift of labor to her ayeeyo? Did that opinion change when you learned how Salh felt about it?

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Sep. 15, 2022
by tswaine

What did you know about female genital mutilation (FGM) prior to reading The Last Nomad? What is the relationship between FGM and beliefs about female virginity?

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Sep. 15, 2022
by tswaine

What are some lessons Salh learned from her ayeeyo, and how did they help her face challenges throughout childhood as well as her adult life?

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Sep. 15, 2022
by tswaine

Overall, what did you think of The Last Nomad? (No spoilers in this thread, please)

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Sep. 18, 2022
by janicea

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