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- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “SIGNED Stated 1st US Edition First printing Hardcover with dustjacket in like new condition.”
- Narrative Type
- Fiction
- ISBN
- 9780061732379
- EAN
- 9780061732379
- Book Title
- Dressmaker of Khair Khana : Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe
- Item Length
- 8.2in
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1in
- Genre
- Family & Relationships, Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics, Social Science, Philosophy, Political Science
- Topic
- Social, Women, Sociology / General, World / Middle Eastern, Labor, Customs & Traditions, Business, Siblings
- Item Width
- 5.5in
- Item Weight
- 13.1 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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"We're far more accustomed to--and comfortable with--seeing women portrayed as victims of war who deserve our sympathy rather than as resilient survivors who demand our respect..." Former ABC journalist Gayle Tzemach Lemmon tells the riveting true story of Kamila Sidiqi and other women of Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban's fearful rise to power. In what Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea , calls "one of the most inspiring books I have ever read," Lemmon recounts with novelistic vividness the true story of a fearless young woman who not only reinvented herself as an entrepreneur to save her family but, in the face of ferocious opposition, brought hope to the lives of dozens of women in war-torn Kabul.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0061732370
ISBN-13
9780061732379
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92464544
Product Key Features
Book Title
Dressmaker of Khair Khana : Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Social, Women, Sociology / General, World / Middle Eastern, Labor, Customs & Traditions, Business, Siblings
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Family & Relationships, Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics, Social Science, Philosophy, Political Science
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
13.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ds375.K2t94 2011
Reviews
Lemmon's reporting is superb...it is because the story is so seldom told that The Dressmaker of Khair Khana verges on required reading., 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., By sharing these women's courageously tenacious stories, Lemmon provides readers convincing proof to believe, as well., The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is a heart-wrenching, heartwarming story about the courageous women of war-ravaged Afghanistan., Kamia's story is a truly inspiring one and a testament to the ingenuity and resiliency of the human spirit., 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., Ï¿½LemmonÏ¿½s reporting is superb. . . . The Dressmaker of Khair Khana verges on required reading.Ï¿½ (Christian Science Monitor), 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., 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., Lemmon tells the riveting true story of Kamila Sidiqi and other women of Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban's rise to power., 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., 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), Kamila Sidiqi s unforgettable story shows just how far we are willing to go for those we love, and proves once again the power of girls to remake our world. This is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read., The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is a captivating war-time adventure story, but it is also a lesson in tenacity and courage., [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., 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., 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 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), “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.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 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.â€�, 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., 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., A courageous Afghan woman and her sisters success as unlikely entrepreneurs in this inspiring true story., An inspiring story of courageous community building The product of several years of in-depth interviewing [Lemmon] pays scrupulous attention to detail...[and] convincingly evokes the atmosphere of Taliban-era Kabul., [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., 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 inspiring, uplifting story about one woman's extraordinary courage and ingenuity in the face of adversity., 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., Gayle Tzemach Lemmon tells a true, inspiring story of courageous women and quiet heroism at work in Taliban-era Afghanistan., 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., [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., Kamela Sediqi s unforgettable story shows just how far we are willing to go for those we love, and proves once again the power of girls to remake our world. This is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read., 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., 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's reporting is suburb...it is because the story is so seldom told that The Dressmaker of Khair Khana verges on required reading.
Copyright Date
2011
Lccn
2010-020774
Dewey Decimal
958.1 B
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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