Daughters of Kobani : A Story of Rebellion, Courage, and Justice by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon (2021, Hardcover)

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PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100525560688
ISBN-139780525560685
eBay Product ID (ePID)16050067740

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Book TitleDaughters of Kobani : a Story of Rebellion, Courage, and Justice
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / Special Forces, Public Policy / Military Policy, Terrorism, Military / General, Revolutionary, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Women's Studies, Middle East / General
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, Social Science, History
AuthorGayle Tzemach Lemmon
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1 in
Item Weight17.5 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2020-027506
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"One of America's premier journalists has risked her life to research perhaps the most important subject of our times: the empowerment of women and the establishment of a truly egalitarian society. Documenting the extraordinary struggles of a small group of women battling ISIS, Lemmon has shown us unequivocally what female leadership can do for a society. It is breathtaking to behold." --Sebastian Junger, author of Tribe and War, "A well-told story of contemporary female warriors and the complex geopolitical realities behind their battles." -- Kirkus Reviews " The Daughters of Kobani is an unforgettable and nearly mythic tale of women's power and courage. The young women profiled in this book fought a fearsome war against brutal men in impossible circumstances--and proved in the process what girls and women can accomplish when given the chance to lead. Brilliantly researched and respectfully reported, this book is a lesson in heroism, sacrifice, and the real meaning of sisterhood. I am so grateful that this story has been told." --Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Big Magic and Eat, Pray, Love "One of America's premier storytellers has risked her life to research perhaps the most important subject of our times: the empowerment of women and the establishment of a truly egalitarian society. Documenting the extraordinary struggles of a small group of women battling ISIS, Lemmon has showed us unequivocally what female leadership can do for a society. It is breathtaking to behold."-- Sebastian Junger, author of Tribe "Absolutely fascinating and brilliantly written, The Daughters of Kobani is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand both the nobility and the brutality of war. This is one of the most compelling stories in modern warfare."-- Admiral William H. McRaven, author of Make Your Bed "This book is the extraordinary and humbling story of the women leading the fight against ISIS."-- Angelina Jolie, actor, director, and activist " The Daughters of Kobani is real-time history told with rigor and heart. Marrying two important narratives--the United States's entry into the Syrian conflict from the air and the lived experience of Syrians fighting ISIS on the ground--it is a remarkable contribution."-- Hassan Hassan, co-author of ISIS: Inside the Army of Terror "This passionate and incisive book takes us into the radically brave hearts of the women who fought ISIS. The Daughters of Kobani is a gift to the women of the Middle East and to us, inscribing their sacrifice onto the history of a war no one will soon forget."-- Azadeh Moaveni, author of Guest House for Young Widows "Moving and inspiring, Gayle Tzemach Lemmon's The Daughters of Kobani vividly recounts the astonishing story of the all-women's army that fought and died to stop ISIS. These are fiercely brave women whose courage is unforgettable."-- David Ignatius, columnist for The Washington Post and author of The Paladin " The Daughters of Kobani offers a courageously reported, must-read account of a group of women fighters who risked everything to defeat ISIS and take their future into their own hands. Gayle Tzemach Lemmon has written an invaluable book for those seeking to understand the direction of twenty-first century conflict."-- August Cole, co-author of Burn-In
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Dewey Decimal956.9104/234082
SynopsisA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The extraordinary story of the women who took on the Islamic State and won " The Daughters of Kobani is an unforgettable and nearly mythic tale of women's power and courage. The young women profiled in this book fought a fearsome war against brutal men in impossible circumstances -- and proved in the process what girls and women can accomplish when given the chance to lead. Brilliantly researched and respectfully reported, this book is a lesson in heroism, sacrifice, and the real meaning of sisterhood. I am so grateful that this story has been told. " -- Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Big Magic and Eat, Pray, Love " Absolutely fascinating and brilliantly written, The Daughters of Kobani is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand both the nobility and the brutality of war. This is one of the most compelling stories in modern warfare. " -- Admiral William H. McRaven, author of Make Your Bed In 2014, northeastern Syria might have been the last place you would expect to find a revolution centered on women's rights. But that year, an all-female militia faced off against ISIS in a little town few had ever heard of: Kobani. By then, the Islamic State had swept across vast swaths of the country, taking town after town and spreading terror as the civil war burned all around it. From that unlikely showdown in Kobani emerged a fighting force that would wage war against ISIS across northern Syria alongside the United States. In the process, these women would spread their own political vision, determined to make women's equality a reality by fighting--house by house, street by street, city by city--the men who bought and sold women. Based on years of on-the-ground reporting, The Daughters of Kobani is the unforgettable story of the women of the Kurdish militia that improbably became part of the world's best hope for stopping ISIS in Syria. Drawing from hundreds of hours of interviews, bestselling author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon introduces us to the women fighting on the front lines, determined to not only extinguish the terror of ISIS but also prove that women could lead in war and must enjoy equal rights come the peace. In helping to cement the territorial defeat of ISIS, whose savagery toward women astounded the world, these women played a central role in neutralizing the threat the group posed worldwide. In the process they earned the respect--and significant military support--of U.S. Special Operations Forces. Rigorously reported and powerfully told, The Daughters of Kobani shines a light on a group of women intent on not only defeating the Islamic State on the battlefield but also changing women's lives in their corner of the Middle East and beyond., A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The extraordinary story of the women who took on the Islamic State and won " The Daughters of Kobani is an unforgettable and nearly mythic tale of women's power and courage. The young women profiled in this book fought a fearsome war against brutal men in impossible circumstances--and proved in the process what girls and women can accomplish when given the chance to lead. Brilliantly researched and respectfully reported, this book is a lesson in heroism, sacrifice, and the real meaning of sisterhood. I am so grateful that this story has been told." --Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Big Magic and Eat, Pray, Love "Absolutely fascinating and brilliantly written, The Daughters of Kobani is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand both the nobility and the brutality of war. This is one of the most compelling stories in modern warfare." --Admiral William H. McRaven, author of Make Your Bed In 2014, northeastern Syria might have been the last place you would expect to find a revolution centered on women's rights. But that year, an all-female militia faced off against ISIS in a little town few had ever heard of: Kobani. By then, the Islamic State had swept across vast swaths of the country, taking town after town and spreading terror as the civil war burned all around it. From that unlikely showdown in Kobani emerged a fighting force that would wage war against ISIS across northern Syria alongside the United States. In the process, these women would spread their own political vision, determined to make women's equality a reality by fighting--house by house, street by street, city by city--the men who bought and sold women. Based on years of on-the-ground reporting, The Daughters of Kobani is the unforgettable story of the women of the Kurdish militia that improbably became part of the world's best hope for stopping ISIS in Syria. Drawing from hundreds of hours of interviews, bestselling author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon introduces us to the women fighting on the front lines, determined to not only extinguish the terror of ISIS but also prove that women could lead in war and must enjoy equal rights come the peace. In helping to cement the territorial defeat of ISIS, whose savagery toward women astounded the world, these women played a central role in neutralizing the threat the group posed worldwide. In the process they earned the respect--and significant military support--of U.S. Special Operations Forces. Rigorously reported and powerfully told, The Daughters of Kobani shines a light on a group of women intent on not only defeating the Islamic State on the battlefield but also changing women's lives in their corner of the Middle East and beyond.
LC Classification NumberDS99.A926L46 2021

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