Contents: Introduction—Analytical concerns—The structure of the thesis—Map of Afghanistan (showing Kabul and Peshawar)—Chapter 1 : history and background—Afghanistan and its people—The macro history of the war—Life in exile-Peshawar—Chapter 2 : field and method—Chapter 3 : the girls and their families—Chapter 4 : health and emotions—Chapter 5 : family and marriage—Conclusion—Appendix—Glossary—Appendix on refugees—Literature list.