Review by Theresa Wolfwood
This is the very personal and very political story of the woman who is called the “bravest woman in Afghanistan.” When her family returned to Pakistan from a refugee camp, she was a clandestine teacher, teaching in homes and basements, hiding her books under a burka.
She was committed from a young age to working for her people. She set up clinics, social services and orphanage which finally closed for the lack of funds, but she still helps and stays in touch with these war orphans.
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A Woman Among Warlords: the Extraordinary Story of an Afghan Who Dared to Raise Her Voice.
Review by Theresa Wolfwood
This is the very personal and very political story of the woman who is called the “bravest woman in Afghanistan.” When her family returned to Pakistan from a refugee camp, she was a clandestine teacher, teaching in homes and basements, hiding her books under a burka.
She was committed from a young age to working for her people. She set up clinics, social services and orphanage which finally closed for the lack of funds, but she still helps and stays in touch with these war orphans.
Her description of courtship Read more [...] Comments Off on A Woman Among Warlords: the Extraordinary Story of an Afghan Who Dared to Raise Her Voice.
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