The Minefield Girl
The Minefield Girl
Sofia Ek
Daniel Ek
About [the author's] experiences being a young Western woman living and doing business in a dictatorship, and it’s a story of love and hustle in a land where nothing is what it appears to be. - Daniel Ek
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The Minefield Girl

The Minefield Girl

Sofia Ek
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Sofia Ek
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In the heart of Gaddafi's Libya, where the shadows of power whisper secrets and danger lurks for the unwary, Sofia Ek takes us on a harrowing journey with "The Minefield Girl". Based on her real-life experiences, Ek's narrative is a mesmerizing tale of ambition, love, and survival in a land where the rules are written by the whims of tyrants. As a young entrepreneur tasked with bridging Libya to the Western business world, she finds herself in a labyrinth of intrigue, where each step could be her last. Ek's quest to succeed and make a mark on the world drives her into the very epicenter of Libyan power politics, exposing her to the gaze of those who watch from the shadows. With a backdrop of a country clutched in the iron fist of Muammar Gaddafi, "The Minefield Girl" is a vivid portrayal of a woman's fight to maintain her integrity and identity in a world where both are commodities to be traded. Her narrative captures the essence of human resilience amidst the most challenging circumstances. A love affair, thrilling yet perilous, weaves through the tale, highlighting the personal stakes at play in a game of nations. Ek's journey is a testament to the spirit of adventure and the relentless pursuit of ambition, set against a backdrop of a nation teetering on the brink of change. Through her eyes, we experience the complexity of Libya - a land of beauty and terror, of ancient traditions and modern aspirations - and the high price of daring to dream.

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Released
2017
30 Mar
Length
216
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About [the author's] experiences being a young Western woman living and doing business in a dictatorship, and it’s a story of love and hustle in a land where nothing is what it appears to be. - Daniel Ek
— Sofia Ek, The Minefield Girl

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