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Alek.: The extraordinary life of a Sudanese Refugee
Alek Wek
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Description for Alek.: The extraordinary life of a Sudanese Refugee
Paperback. Alek Wek, supermodel, campaigner, spokesperson and entrepreneur, tells her amazing story, from war-torn Sudan to the catwalks of London, Paris and New York Num Pages: 224 pages, Section: 16, colour. BIC Classification: BGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 334.
Alek Wek grew up in the Sudan in the midst of the vicious civil war. Now, at age 28, she is one of the most sought-after supermodels in the world, and has single-handedly changed the traditional concept of what is beautiful in the West. As model, refugee activist and businesswoman she is an inspiration - and this remarkable real-life story sheds light on her journey from Dinka clan roots in war-torn Sudan to a new beginnings in Brooklyn. Born the seventh of nine siblings, on her escape to London at the age of fourteen she had already lived through violence, ... Read more
Alek Wek grew up in the Sudan in the midst of the vicious civil war. Now, at age 28, she is one of the most sought-after supermodels in the world, and has single-handedly changed the traditional concept of what is beautiful in the West. As model, refugee activist and businesswoman she is an inspiration - and this remarkable real-life story sheds light on her journey from Dinka clan roots in war-torn Sudan to a new beginnings in Brooklyn. Born the seventh of nine siblings, on her escape to London at the age of fourteen she had already lived through violence, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Number of pages
224
Condition
Used, Good
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844084425
SKU
KLN0016451
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-2
About Alek Wek
Alek Wek was raised as part of the Dinka clan in Southern Sudan before coming to London, where she was spotted by a talent scout. Now a successful supermodel, she also runs her own handbag company, AlexWek1933.
Reviews for Alek.: The extraordinary life of a Sudanese Refugee
Moving and honest-a facinating look at the modelling industry.
INSTYLE
Readers will be disarmed by the down-to-earth, intimate voice in which she narrates her stratospheric rise...A celebrity autobiography with substance and political punch
KIRKUS
An inspirational and compelling read
ELLE
This remarkable story is . . . truly inspirational
IRISH TATLER
INSTYLE
Readers will be disarmed by the down-to-earth, intimate voice in which she narrates her stratospheric rise...A celebrity autobiography with substance and political punch
KIRKUS
An inspirational and compelling read
ELLE
This remarkable story is . . . truly inspirational
IRISH TATLER