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TALES OF A FIRST WIFE
Nawal's entire world is turned upside down when Abdi, her husband of 6 years, decides he wants to get a second wife.
The devastating heartbreak of betrayal almost destroys Nawal as she tries to navigate life after being thrust into a polygamous marriage.
The devastating heartbreak of betrayal almost destroys Nawal as she tries to navigate life after being thrust into a polygamous marriage.
96 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 23, 2025
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December 29, 2025
This book was interesting, but everything about it was so frustrating.
I wanted to shout, "Polygamy is illegal in Canada" I could not believe that this sentence is NEVER written, not even once, when Adamz was mentally listing, to herself, the reasons she should or should not stay in her marriage. I get that traditions exist, but they still do not take priority over the law.
Having said this, the writing is very straightforward and incredibly honest. it is also frustrating, and I could not believe the author actually accepted her "husband" back after what he pulled.
She does mention that she married at 18, which may explain a lot when it comes to the making of this couple.
This is a short read, but it's very interesting and will definitely evoke feelings.
I wanted to shout, "Polygamy is illegal in Canada" I could not believe that this sentence is NEVER written, not even once, when Adamz was mentally listing, to herself, the reasons she should or should not stay in her marriage. I get that traditions exist, but they still do not take priority over the law.
Having said this, the writing is very straightforward and incredibly honest. it is also frustrating, and I could not believe the author actually accepted her "husband" back after what he pulled.
She does mention that she married at 18, which may explain a lot when it comes to the making of this couple.
This is a short read, but it's very interesting and will definitely evoke feelings.
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February 5, 2026
Bismillah,
This book is important. I think it will encourage more women to open up about this topic. polygamy despite it being Halal IS traumatic.
I noticed it doesn't delve into the religious aspect too much but thats not a bad thing. bc this isnt a fatwa book but a personal story. and that is just as important. bc fatwas should be based on experiences. not just theory and logic but emotions too!
Nawal is narrating her perspective as a woman. i think it'll be eye-opening for men thinking about polygamy to read this book.
some consequences
risking your marriage
major emotional damage
new insecurities rise
confusion
distrust
To close, I love what Dr. Shadee El Masry says about this sensitive topic: "my family (wife and kids) is not a social experiment!"
This book is important. I think it will encourage more women to open up about this topic. polygamy despite it being Halal IS traumatic.
I noticed it doesn't delve into the religious aspect too much but thats not a bad thing. bc this isnt a fatwa book but a personal story. and that is just as important. bc fatwas should be based on experiences. not just theory and logic but emotions too!
Nawal is narrating her perspective as a woman. i think it'll be eye-opening for men thinking about polygamy to read this book.
some consequences
risking your marriage
major emotional damage
new insecurities rise
confusion
distrust
To close, I love what Dr. Shadee El Masry says about this sensitive topic: "my family (wife and kids) is not a social experiment!"
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