Dear Zari : the secret lives of the women of Afghanistan / Zarghuna Kargar ; edited by Naomi Goldsmith ; cover design by Dog Eared.
Material type: TextPublication details: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, c2012.Description: xix, 250 p. ; 23 cmISBN:- 9781402268373
- HQ1735.6. K37 2012
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Monograph | Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University | HQ1735.6.K37 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 3ACKU000350065 |
“A poignant celebration of Buman resilience, Khaled Hosseini”—cover page.
“New York Times bestselling author of the Kite Runner”—cover page.
Contents: Introduction—1. My story—2. Sharifa’s story : the family of girls—3. Nasreen’s story : the boy next door—4. Shereenjan’s story : a daughter’s sacrifice—5. Samira’s story : the carpet weaver—6. Ilaha’s story : the wedding night—7. Anesa’s story : a marriage of convenience—8. Wazma’s story : the injured wife—9. Janpary’s story : a mother’s story—10. Layla’s story : the war widow—11. Mahgul’s story : a family of kite-makers—12. Bakhtawara’s story : the boy-girl—13. Ghutama’s story : a love story—Epilogue—Glossary—Acknowledgements.
Abstract: Collects thirteen real-life stories of Afghani women who speak out about their hidden lives, from the child bride given as payment to end a family feud to a widow shunned by society, revealing their suffering and strength.