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The Last Nomad: Shugri Said Salh

February 9, 2024Central Arkansas Library System
In Conversation: Mondiant Dogon and Shugri Said Salh

February 9, 2024Southern Festival of Books
Shugri Said Salh discusses "The Last Nomad" with Abdi Nor Iftin

February 9, 2024Harvard Book Store
What can we learn from nomadic life?

February 9, 2024BBC News

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‘The Last Nomad’: One woman’s journey from the Somali desert to Santa Rosa

February 9, 2024The Press Democrat
Shugri Said Salh writes about learning resilience from her nomadic grandmother

February 9, 2024KALW
Somali immigrant sees home, hope in Sonoma County

February 9, 2024The Press Democrat
From desert nomad to soccer mom: Bay Area author herded goats in Somalia, escaped civil war

February 9, 2024Mercury News
A Onetime Nomad Reflects On The Beauty And Harshness Of Life In The Somali Desert

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Hi, my name is Shugri Salh.

I was born in the desert of Somalia, where I spent my early childhood as a nomad. I emigrated to North America as a refugee from civil war, and now work as an infusion nurse in San Diego, California.

More about me → The Last Nomad