The Dressmaker of Khair Khana: Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe - Hardcover

Lemmon, Gayle Tzemach

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061732370 ISBN 13: 9780061732379

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2011

Synopsis

Delivers the story of a fearless young woman who became a dress-making entrepreneur in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, thus saving her family and bringing hope to the lives of dozens of women in her war-torn nation. 50,000 first printing.

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Review:

"An inspiring, uplifting story about one woman's extraordinary courage and ingenuity in the face of adversity."--Booklist

"A revealing work that contributes to the literature on women under Afghanistan's Taliban regime."--Library Journal

"A fascinating story that touches on family, gender, business, and politics and offers inspiration through the resourceful, determined woman at its heart."--Publishers Weekly

"Lemmon tells the riveting true story of Kamila Sidiqi and other women of Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban's rise to power."--Business Insider

""The Dressmaker of Khair Khana" shows us a side of Afghanistan that is so different from what we have seen so far. I recommend this book to anyone who has ever had an idea or a business plan. Kamila's story is engrossing, and her courage truly inspiring."--TheStreet.com

"By sharing these women's courageously tenacious stories, Lemmon provides readers convincing proof to believe, as well."--BookDragon

"[Kamila Sidiqi] picked up a needle and thread, a whole lot of courage and became an entrepreneur with her own dressmaking business. She offered work to 100 other local women, forging bonds among oppressed women and creating a real community in very trying times."--New York Post

""The Dressmaker of Khair Khana" gives voice to many of our world's unsung heroines. Against all odds, these young women created hope and community, and they never gave up. This book is guaranteed to move you--and to show you a side of Afghanistan few ever see."--Angelina Jolie

"Gayle Lemmon's riveting portrait of Kamila, told with grace, elegance and passion, captures the extraordinary tenacity and ingenuity of one woman. A powerful read that serves as a reminder that Afghanistan can never thrive until it embraces the active involvement of women in its leadership and future."--Tina Brown

"A riveting and important book."--Fast Company

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0061732370
• ISBN 13: 9780061732379
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256