Reviews
âA truly uplifting and very true story of how one woman set out to start a business and ended up preserving the dignity of so many women; opened up possibilities for hundreds more; and inspired thousands.â, ÂA Riveting and Important Book.Â, The Dressmaker of Khair Khana gives voice to many of our world's unsung heroines. Against all odds, these young women created hope and community, and they never gave up. This book is guaranteed to move you-and to show you a side of Afghanistan few ever see., â[A] transporting, enlightening book. . . The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is a fascinating window on Afghan life under the Taliban and a celebration of women the world over who support their loved ones with tenacity, inventiveness and sheer guts.â, â The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is pure inspiration. . . it reveals in acute detail the anxiety of ordinary people trying to fold their lives around the whims and laws of abusive regimes.â, âRebel Chic: The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is Gayle Tzemach Lemmonâs real-life tale of a seamstress under the Taliban.â, Kamia's story is a truly inspiring one and a testament to the ingenuity and resiliency of the human spirit., "Remarkable.", Lemmon's storytelling is her strengththe way the book is organized is captivating. Make no mistake that The Dressmaker of Khair Khana has solid journalistic chops and remains based in fact. It is a feel-good, pleasurable read at the crossroads between journalism and novel., “Gayle Tzemach Lemmon embroiders the life of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana , the remarkable story of an ingenious young Afghan woman who, under the Taliban’s rule, created jobs for 100 women.”, ÂNothing Short of Amazing...Definitely a Must-Read!Â, Rebel Chic: The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is Gayle Tzemach Lemmon's real-life tale of a seamstress under the Taliban., âGayle Tzemach Lemmon embroiders the life of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana , the remarkable story of an ingenious young Afghan woman who, under the Talibanâs rule, created jobs for 100 women.â, â The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is one of those books you pick up to read and never forget: an emotional event and a reading experience about a dynamic woman of courage. Lemmon captivates readers with wonder as she relates how one woman refuses to be a victim.â, [Kamila Sidiqi] picked up a needle and thread, a whole lot of courage and became an entrepreneur with her own dressmaking business. She offered work to 100 other local women, forging bonds among oppressed women and creating a real community in very trying times., âAn inspiring, uplifting story about one womanâs extraordinary courage and ingenuity in the face of adversity.â, "Gayle Tzemach Lemmon embroiders the life of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana , the remarkable story of an ingenious young Afghan woman who, under the Taliban's rule, created jobs for 100 women.", "[Kamila Sidiqi] picked up a needle and thread, a whole lot of courage and became an entrepreneur with her own dressmaking business. She offered work to 100 other local women, forging bonds among oppressed women and creating a real community in very trying times.", An inspiring, uplifting story about one woman's extraordinary courage and ingenuity in the face of adversity., "A courageous Afghan woman and her sisters success as unlikely entrepreneurs in this inspiring true story.", â[Kamila Sidiqi] picked up a needle and thread, a whole lot of courage and became an entrepreneur with her own dressmaking business. She offered work to 100 other local women, forging bonds among oppressed women and creating a real community in very trying times.â, “By sharing these women’s courageously tenacious stories, Lemmon provides readers convincing proof to believe, as well.”, “An inspiring, uplifting story about one woman’s extraordinary courage and ingenuity in the face of adversity.”, [A] transporting, enlightening book. . . The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is a fascinating window on Afghan life under the Taliban and a celebration of women the world over who support their loved ones with tenacity, inventiveness and sheer guts., " the Dressmaker of Khair Khana Is a Most Remarkable Tale.", Lemmon's storytelling is her strength-the way the book is organized is captivating. Make no mistake that The Dressmaker of Khair Khana has solid journalistic chops and remains based in fact. It is a feel-good, pleasurable read at the crossroads between journalism and novel., "Gayle Tzemach Lemmon tells a true, inspiring story of courageous women and quiet heroism at work in Taliban-era Afghanistan.", Ͽ�A revealing work that contributes to the literature on women under AfghanistanϿ�s Taliban regime.Ͽ� (Library Journal), " The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is one of those books you pick up to read and never forget: an emotional event and a reading experience about a dynamic woman of courage. Lemmon captivates readers with wonder as she relates how one woman refuses to be a victim.", “Rarely has an author been so successful in turning on-the-ground reportage into a dramatic and yet deeply informative story. The Dressmaker of Khair Khana reads like great fiction and yet it is all true. It is a must read.”, “ The Dressmaker of Khair Khana shows us a side of Afghanistan that is so different from what we have seen so far. I recommend this book to anyone who has ever had an idea or a business plan. Kamila’s story is engrossing, and her courage truly inspiring.”, An Afghan family finds a way to survive in Kabul under Taliban rule in this awe-inspiring true story. Fans of Three Cups of Tea are sure to embrace this powerful and humbling book., “ the Dressmaker of Khair Khana Is a Most Remarkable Tale.”, " The Dressmaker of Khair Khana gives voice to many of our world's unsung heroines. Against all odds, these young women created hope and community, and they never gave up. This book is guaranteed to move you--and to show you a side of Afghanistan few ever see.", “Rebel Chic: The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is Gayle Tzemach Lemmon’s real-life tale of a seamstress under the Taliban.”, “Gayle Lemmon’s riveting portrait of Kamila, told with grace, elegance and passion, captures the extraordinary tenacity and ingenuity of one woman. A powerful read that serves as a reminder that Afghanistan can never thrive until it embraces the active involvement of women in its leadership and future.”, Ï¿½ The Dressmaker of Khair Khana gives voice to many of our worldÏ¿½s unsung heroines. Against all odds, these young women created hope and community, and they never gave up.This book is guaranteed to move youÏ¿½and to show you a side of Afghanistan few ever see.Ï¿½ (Angelina Jolie), A fascinating story that touches on family, gender, business, and politics and offers inspiration through the resourceful, determined woman at its heart., " The Dressmaker of Khair Khana shows us a side of Afghanistan that is so different from what we have seen so far. I recommend this book to anyone who has ever had an idea or a business plan. Kamila's story is engrossing, and her courage truly inspiring.", âLemmonâs storytelling is her strengthâthe way the book is organized is captivating. Make no mistake that The Dressmaker of Khair Khana has solid journalistic chops and remains based in fact. It is a feel-good, pleasurable read at the crossroads between journalism and novel.â, A courageous Afghan woman and her sisters success as unlikely entrepreneurs in this inspiring true story., “Kamia’s story is a truly inspiring one and a testament to the ingenuity and resiliency of the human spirit.”, The Dressmaker of Khair Khana shows us a side of Afghanistan that is so different from what we have seen so far. I recommend this book to anyone who has ever had an idea or a business plan. Kamila's story is engrossing, and her courage truly inspiring., "An Afghan family finds a way to survive in Kabul under Taliban rule in this awe-inspiring true story. Fans of Three Cups of Tea are sure to embrace this powerful and humbling book.", âKamiaâs story is a truly inspiring one and a testament to the ingenuity and resiliency of the human spirit.â, “ The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is one of those books you pick up to read and never forget: an emotional event and a reading experience about a dynamic woman of courage. Lemmon captivates readers with wonder as she relates how one woman refuses to be a victim.”, Gayle Lemmon's riveting portrait of Kamila, told with grace, elegance and passion, captures the extraordinary tenacity and ingenuity of one woman. A powerful read that serves as a reminder that Afghanistan can never thrive until it embraces the active involvement of women in its leadership and future., "A Riveting and Important Book.", “A courageous Afghan woman and her sisters success as unlikely entrepreneurs in this inspiring true story.”, “Lemmon tells the riveting true story of Kamila Sidiqi and other women of Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban’s rise to power.”, "[A] transporting, enlightening book. . . The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is a fascinating window on Afghan life under the Taliban and a celebration of women the world over who support their loved ones with tenacity, inventiveness and sheer guts.", "An inspiring, uplifting story about one woman's extraordinary courage and ingenuity in the face of adversity.", Ï¿œ The Dressmaker of Khair Khana gives voice to many of our worldÏ¿œs unsung heroines. Against all odds, these young women created hope and community, and they never gave up.This book is guaranteed to move youÏ¿œand to show you a side of Afghanistan few ever see.Ï¿œ (Angelina Jolie), âRarely has an author been so successful in turning on-the-ground reportage into a dramatic and yet deeply informative story. The Dressmaker of Khair Khana reads like great fiction and yet it is all true. It is a must read.â, âBy sharing these womenâs courageously tenacious stories, Lemmon provides readers convincing proof to believe, as well.â, Ͽ� The Dressmaker of Khair Khana gives voice to many of our worldϿ�s unsung heroines. Against all odds, these young women created hope and community, and they never gave up.This book is guaranteed to move youϿ�and to show you a side of Afghanistan few ever see.Ͽ� (Angelina Jolie), " The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is a captivating war-time adventure story, but it is also a lesson in tenacity and courage.", “Lemmon’S Reporting Is Superb. . . . the Dressmaker of Khair Khana Verges on Required Reading.”, âA courageous Afghan woman and her sisters success as unlikely entrepreneurs in this inspiring true story.â, "Nothing Short of Amazing . . . Definitely a Must-Read!", “An Afghan family finds a way to survive in Kabul under Taliban rule in this awe-inspiring true story. Fans of Three Cups of Tea are sure to embrace this powerful and humbling book.”, By sharing these women's courageously tenacious stories, Lemmon provides readers convincing proof to believe, as well., "An inspiring story of courageous community building. . . . [Lemmon] pays scrupulous attention to detail. . . [and] convincingly evokes the atmosphere of Taliban-era Kabul.",  the Dressmaker of Khair Khana Is a Most Remarkable Tale.Â, Lemmon's storytelling is her strength--the way the book is organized is captivating. Make no mistake that The Dressmaker of Khair Khana has solid journalistic chops and remains based in fact. It is a feel-good, pleasurable read at the crossroads between journalism and novel., Lemmon tells the riveting true story of Kamila Sidiqi and other women of Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban's rise to power., "Lemmon's storytelling is her strength-the way the book is organized is captivating. Make no mistake that The Dressmaker of Khair Khana has solid journalistic chops and remains based in fact. It is a feel-good, pleasurable read at the crossroads between journalism and novel.", "Lemmon tells the riveting true story of Kamila Sidiqi and other women of Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban's rise to power.", “Nothing Short of Amazing...Definitely a Must-Read!”, The Dressmaker of Khair Khana gives voice to many of our worlds unsung heroines. Against all odds, these young women created hope and community, and they never gave up.This book is guaranteed to move youand to show you a side of Afghanistan few ever see. (Angelina Jolie), Ï¿œA revealing work that contributes to the literature on women under AfghanistanÏ¿œs Taliban regime.Ï¿œ (Library Journal), The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is one of those books you pick up to read and never forget: an emotional event and a reading experience about a dynamic woman of courage. Lemmon captivates readers with wonder as she relates how one woman refuses to be a victim., âA revealing work that contributes to the literature on women under Afghanistanâs Taliban regime.â, âGayle Lemmonâs riveting portrait of Kamila, told with grace, elegance and passion, captures the extraordinary tenacity and ingenuity of one woman. A powerful read that serves as a reminder that Afghanistan can never thrive until it embraces the active involvement of women in its leadership and future.â, Ï¿½A revealing work that contributes to the literature on women under AfghanistanÏ¿½s Taliban regime.Ï¿½ (Library Journal), An inspiring story of courageous community building. . . . [Lemmon] pays scrupulous attention to detail. . . [and] convincingly evokes the atmosphere of Taliban-era Kabul., Gayle Tzemach Lemmon embroiders the life of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana , the remarkable story of an ingenious young Afghan woman who, under the Taliban's rule, created jobs for 100 women., The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is pure inspiration. . . it reveals in acute detail the anxiety of ordinary people trying to fold their lives around the whims and laws of abusive regimes., “ The Dressmaker of Khair Khana gives voice to many of our world’s unsung heroines. Against all odds, these young women created hope and community, and they never gave up. This book is guaranteed to move you—and to show you a side of Afghanistan few ever see.”, â The Dressmaker of Khair Khana gives voice to many of our worldâs unsung heroines. Against all odds, these young women created hope and community, and they never gave up. This book is guaranteed to move youâand to show you a side of Afghanistan few ever see.â, âLemmon tells the riveting true story of Kamila Sidiqi and other women of Afghanistan in the wake of the Talibanâs rise to power.â, “An inspiring story of courageous community building. . . . [Lemmon] pays scrupulous attention to detail. . . [and] convincingly evokes the atmosphere of Taliban-era Kabul.”, The Dressmaker of Khair Khana gives voice to many of our world's unsung heroines. Against all odds, these young women created hope and community, and they never gave up. This book is guaranteed to move you—and to show you a side of Afghanistan few ever see., “ The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is a captivating war-time adventure story, but it is also a lesson in tenacity and courage.”, “Lemmon’s storytelling is her strength–the way the book is organized is captivating. Make no mistake that The Dressmaker of Khair Khana has solid journalistic chops and remains based in fact. It is a feel-good, pleasurable read at the crossroads between journalism and novel.”, Gayle Tzemach Lemmon tells a true, inspiring story of courageous women and quiet heroism at work in Taliban-era Afghanistan., “A Revealing Work That Contributes to the Literature on Women under Afghanistan’S Taliban Regime.”, “[A] transporting, enlightening book. . . The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is a fascinating window on Afghan life under the Taliban and a celebration of women the world over who support their loved ones with tenacity, inventiveness and sheer guts.”, Gayle Tzemach Lemmon embroiders the life of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana, the remarkable story of an ingenious young Afghan woman who, under the Taliban's rule, created jobs for 100 women., The Dressmaker of Khair Khana gives voice to many of our world's unsung heroines. Against all odds, these young women created hope and community, and they never gave up. This book is guaranteed to move you--and to show you a side of Afghanistan few ever see., âAn inspiring story of courageous community building. . . . [Lemmon] pays scrupulous attention to detail. . . [and] convincingly evokes the atmosphere of Taliban-era Kabul.â, âLemmonâs reporting is superb. . . . The Dressmaker of Khair Khana verges on required reading.â, âGayle Tzemach Lemmon tells a true, inspiring story of courageous women and quiet heroism at work in Taliban-era Afghanistan.â, "Rebel Chic: The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is Gayle Tzemach Lemmon's real-life tale of a seamstress under the Taliban.", “ The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is pure inspiration. . . it reveals in acute detail the anxiety of ordinary people trying to fold their lives around the whims and laws of abusive regimes.”, âAn Afghan family finds a way to survive in Kabul under Taliban rule in this awe-inspiring true story. Fans of Three Cups of Tea are sure to embrace this powerful and humbling book.â, “Gayle Tzemach Lemmon tells a true, inspiring story of courageous women and quiet heroism at work in Taliban-era Afghanistan.”, The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is a heart-wrenching, heartwarming story about the courageous women of war-ravaged Afghanistan., “A Riveting and Important Book.”, Expect to see Dressmaker on beaches everywhere this summer. And on smart summer reading lists, right next to Three Cups of Tea. In a time when women's freedom is challenged and threatened--and not just in Kabul--Kamila's fist-pump of victory is as necessary as it is inspiring., âA fascinating story that touches on family, gender, business, and politics and offers inspiration through the resourceful, determined woman at its heart.â, "A fascinating story that touches on family, gender, business, and politics and offers inspiration through the resourceful, determined woman at its heart.", "A Revealing Work That Contributes to the Literature on Women under Afghanistan's Taliban Regime.", The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is a captivating war-time adventure story, but it is also a lesson in tenacity and courage., “A truly uplifting and very true story of how one woman set out to start a business and ended up preserving the dignity of so many women; opened up possibilities for hundreds more; and inspired thousands.”, " The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is pure inspiration. . . it reveals in acute detail the anxiety of ordinary people trying to fold their lives around the whims and laws of abusive regimes.", "Kamia's story is a truly inspiring one and a testament to the ingenuity and resiliency of the human spirit.", A truly uplifting and very true story of how one woman set out to start a business and ended up preserving the dignity of so many women; opened up possibilities for hundreds more; and inspired thousands., "Lemmon's storytelling is her strength--the way the book is organized is captivating. Make no mistake that The Dressmaker of Khair Khana has solid journalistic chops and remains based in fact. It is a feel-good, pleasurable read at the crossroads between journalism and novel.", “A fascinating story that touches on family, gender, business, and politics and offers inspiration through the resourceful, determined woman at its heart.”, “Gayle Lemmon’s riveting portrait of Kamila, told with grace, elegance and passion, captures the extraordinary tenacity and ingenuity of one woman. A powerful read that serves as a reminder that Afghanistan can never thrive until it embraces the active involvement of women in its leadership and future.â€�, “ The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is a heart-wrenching, heartwarming story about the courageous women of war-ravaged Afghanistan.”, "By sharing these women's courageously tenacious stories, Lemmon provides readers convincing proof to believe, as well.", Rarely has an author been so successful in turning on-the-ground reportage into a dramatic and yet deeply informative story. The Dressmaker of Khair Khana reads like great fiction and yet it is all true. It is a must read., "Rarely has an author been so successful in turning on-the-ground reportage into a dramatic and yet deeply informative story. The Dressmaker of Khair Khana reads like great fiction and yet it is all true. It is a must read.", â The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is a captivating war-time adventure story, but it is also a lesson in tenacity and courage.â, "Lemmon's storytelling is her strengththe way the book is organized is captivating. Make no mistake that The Dressmaker of Khair Khana has solid journalistic chops and remains based in fact. It is a feel-good, pleasurable read at the crossroads between journalism and novel.", �� The Dressmaker of Khair Khanagives voice to many of our world��s unsung heroines. Against all odds, these young women created hope and community, and they never gave up.This book is guaranteed to move you��and to show you a side of Afghanistan few ever see.�� (Angelina Jolie), " The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is a heart-wrenching, heartwarming story about the courageous women of war-ravaged Afghanistan.", "A truly uplifting and very true story of how one woman set out to start a business and ended up preserving the dignity of so many women; opened up possibilities for hundreds more; and inspired thousands.", "Gayle Lemmon's riveting portrait of Kamila, told with grace, elegance and passion, captures the extraordinary tenacity and ingenuity of one woman. A powerful read that serves as a reminder that Afghanistan can never thrive until it embraces the active involvement of women in its leadership and future.", "Lemmon's Reporting Is Superb. . . . the Dressmaker of Khair Khana Verges on Required Reading.", â The Dressmaker of Khair Khana shows us a side of Afghanistan that is so different from what we have seen so far. I recommend this book to anyone who has ever had an idea or a business plan. Kamilaâs story is engrossing, and her courage truly inspiring.â, “[Kamila Sidiqi] picked up a needle and thread, a whole lot of courage and became an entrepreneur with her own dressmaking business. She offered work to 100 other local women, forging bonds among oppressed women and creating a real community in very trying times.”
