Sengül, who grew up in Germany, is married off against her will by her family, who come from Anatolia, to a man from her homeland. From the beginning, she is severely abused by her husband. Only when he also abuses her little daughter does Sengül find the strength to leave. But her husband does not want to accept this and threatens to murder her. Miraculously, Sengül escapes this "honorary" assassination attempt and fights for a self-determined life. A stirring and harrowing book that gives courage.