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Alek.
The extraordinary life of a Sudanese Refugee
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224 pages
- Release Date
1 November 2007
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Summary
Alek Wek, Supermodel, campaigner, spokesperson and entrepreneur, tells her amazing story, from war-torn Sudan to the catwalks of London, Paris and New York
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 re…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781844084425 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1844084426 |
| Author: | Alek Wek |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Virago Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 1 November 2007 |
| Weight: | 340g |
| Dimensions: | 233mm x 153mm x 18mm |
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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 - KIRKUSAn inspirational and compelling read - ELLEThis remarkable story is … truly inspirational - IRISH TATLERAbout The Author
Alek Wek
Alek Wek was raised as part of the Dinka tribe 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.
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