A memoir by a woman who escaped an abusive arranged marriage. Zafar, born in Pakistan and raised in Abu Dhabi, was married off at sixteen to a Canadian man who promised that he would help her continue her education; however, once married and a new mother, she slowly realized that her in-laws and husband had no intention of allowing her any independence. Her story of resilience and eventual escape takes time to tell, but leaves you in awe of her strength, grateful for her lucky breaks, and appreciative of all the people who helped her along the way.