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A Woman Among Warlords: The Extraordinary Story Of An Afghan Who Dared To Raise Her Voice
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Malalai Joya Was Named One Of Time Magazines 100 Most Influential People Of 2010. An Extraordinary Young Woman Raised In The Refugee Camps Of Iran And Pakistan, Joya Became A Teacher In Secret Girls Schools, Hiding Her Books Under Her Burqa So The Taliban Couldnt Find Them; She Helped Establish A Free Medical Clinic And Orphanage In Her Impoverished Home Province Of Farah; And At A Constitutional Assembly In Kabul, Afghanistan, In 2003, She Stood Up And Denounced Her Countrys Powerful Natobacked Warlords. She Was Twentyfive Years Old. Two Years Later, She Became The Youngest Person Elected To Afghanistans New Parliament. In 2007, She Was Suspended From Parliament For Her Persistent Criticism Of The Warlords And Drug Barons And Their Cronies. She Has Survived Four Assassination Attempts To Date, Is Accompanied At All Times By Armed Guards, And Sleeps Only In Safe Houses.Joya Takes Us Inside This Massively Important And Insufficiently Understood Country, Shows Us The Desperate Daytoday Situations Its Remarkable People Face At Every Turn, And Recounts Some Of The Many Acts Of Rebellion That Are Helping To Change It. A Controversial Political Figure In One Of The Most Dangerous Places On Earth, Malalai Joya Is A Hero For Our Times.
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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has two hundred fifty-six pages. It provides an in-depth look at Malalai Joya's life and experiences.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures five point five one inches in length, zero point six four inches in width, and eight point four four inches in height. These dimensions make it a convenient size for reading.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young adults? A: Yes, this book is suitable for young adults. It covers themes of courage, activism, and personal struggle.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: This book is appropriate for ages fifteen and up. It addresses complex societal issues and personal narratives.
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- Q: Can this book be cleaned if it gets dirty? A: Yes, you can gently wipe the cover with a dry cloth. Avoid using liquids that may damage the pages.
- Q: Is this book safe for children? A: No, this book is not recommended for children. It contains mature themes and political discussions.
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- Q: Is this book a good choice for a book club? A: Yes, this book is an excellent choice for a book club. It sparks discussions about social issues and personal resilience.
- Q: Can I find more books like this one? A: Yes, you can find more books like this one by looking for titles on women’s rights and activism in Afghanistan. Check the author's other works too.
- Q: What is the main theme of the book? A: The main theme of the book is empowerment through activism. It showcases Malalai Joya's fight against oppression in Afghanistan.