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Afghanistan has been described as "the worst nation in the world to be a woman." More than fifty percent of girls who are forced into marriage are sixteen or younger. Too many women live in fear, and in many areas education and employment for women are still condemned. The women featured in We Are Afghan Women are fighting to change all that. From rug weavers to domestic violence counselors to business owners, educators, and activists, these courageous women are charting a new path for themselves, their families, their communities, and their nation.
Meet Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, who ran underground schools for girls until the Taliban fell, and today has established educational centers across Afghanistan to teach women and girls basic literacy. Or Freshta Hazeq, who as a female business owner has faced death threats, sabotage, and even kidnapping threats against her children. Here too you will find the story of Naheed Farid, the youngest female member of Afghanistan's parliament.
With an introduction by former first lady Laura Bush, We Are Afghan Women chronicles the lives of the determined women who are defying the odds to lead Afghanistan to a better future.
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March 8, 2016 -
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781515923947
- File size: 282741 KB
- Duration: 09:49:02
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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Narrator Pam Ward gives voice to the brutal treatment of Afghan women after the rise of the Taliban. She recounts the historical struggle of civilians in the midst of continuous war in a country that is rich in agricultural resources. Ward uses an emphatic tone and deliberate enunciation as she extols the virtues of Afghanistan's strategic geography, which is contrasted with its lack of infrastructure. Overall, Ward's reading is so strident that the multiple stories of mothers, daughters, and sisters blend together. Ultimately, the effect can be off putting if listened to for long periods of time. In an effort to give weight to the message, Ward's delivery lacks variety. M.R. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine
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