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Dear Zari : the secret lives of the women of Afghanistan / Zarghuna Kargar ; edited by Naomi Goldsmith ; cover design by Dog Eared.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, c2012.Description: xix, 250 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781402268373
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HQ1735.6. K37 2012
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Monograph Monograph Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University HQ1735.6.K37 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 3ACKU000350065
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“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.

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