The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon The remarkable story of an unlikley entrepreneur who, against all odds, saved her family and inspired her community in Afghanistan FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When the Taliban took control of Kabul, Kamila Sidiqi and all the women of Kabul saw their lives transformed. Overnight, they were banned from schools and offices and even forbidden from leaving their front doors on their own. The economy collapsed and young men left the city in search of work and security. Desperate to help her family and support her five brothers and sisters at home, Kamila began sewing cothes in her living room. Little did she know that the tailoring business she started to help her siblings would be the beginning of a dressmaking business that would create jobs and hope for one hundred neighbourhood women and would come to mean the difference between starvation and survival for hundreds of families like her own. Notes The story of Kamila Sidiqi, an Afghan entrepreneur who defied the Taliban and started a tailoring business from her living room in Kabul. Author Biography Gayle Tzemach Lemmon worked as a journalist for nearly ten years and as a producer with ABC News Political Unit. She has an MBA from Harvard where she began writing about women entrepreneurs in war zones, including in Afghanistan. Review An inspiring story of how a woman saved her family and community in war-torn Afghanistan. - Brisbane News A remarkable true story...so inspiring it gets Angelina Jolie s personal tick of approval. Need we say more? - Grazia Australia A modern-day story that echoes the nightmare of George Orwell s 1984...unlike Orwell s bleak novel, the story of Kamila...is positive. - Sydney Morning HeraldFormer ABC News producer Lemmons account is the product of several years of in-depth interviewing, and the author convincingly evokes the atmosphere of Taliban-era Kabul. The author also pays scrupulous attention to the details of character development and narrative momentum . . . [a] moving story . . . As Lemmon writes, women in war zones like Afghanistan are more often depicted as "victims of war who deserve our sympathy rather than as resilient survivors who demand our respect. I was determined to change this." Mission accomplished. A memorable, inspiring story of courageous community-building - Kirkus ReviewsThe Dressmaker of Khair Khana gives voice to many of our worlds 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 JolieKamila Sidiqis unforgettable story shows just how far we are willing to go for those we love, and proves once again the power of girls to remake our world. This is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read. - Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of TeaGayle Lemmons riveting portrait of Kamila, told with grace, elegance and passion, captures the extraordinary tenacity and ingenuity of one woman who quietly broke the rules to defy the Taliban and save her family. A powerful read. - Tina Brown . . ..an exciting, engrossing [story] that reads like a novel, complete with moments of tension and triumph, plus well-researched detail on daily life in Kabul under Taliban rule. . . Its a fascinating story that touches on family, gender, business, and politics and offers inspiration through the resourceful, determined woman at its heart. - Publishers Weekly, Pick of the Week Promotional The remarkable story of an unlikley entrepreneur who, against all odds, saved her family and inspired her community in Afghanistan Long Description When the Taliban took control of Kabul, Kamila Sidiqi and all the women of Kabul saw their lives transformed. Overnight, they were banned from schools and offices and even forbidden from leaving their front doors on their own. The economy collapsed and young men left the city in search of work and security. Desperate to help her family and support her five brothers and sisters at home, Kamila began sewing cothes in her living room. Little did she know that the tailoring business she started to help her siblings would be the beginning of a dressmaking business that would create jobs and hope for one hundred neighbourhood women and would come to mean the difference between starvation and survival for hundreds of families like her own. Review Quote An inspiring story of how a woman saved her family and community in war-torn Afghanistan. - Brisbane News A remarkable true story...so inspiring it gets Angelina Jolie s personal tick of approval. Need we say more? - Grazia Australia A modern-day story that echoes the nightmare of George Orwell s 1984...unlike Orwell s bleak novel, the story of Kamila...is positive. - Sydney Morning Herald Former ABC News producer Lemmons account is the product of several years of in-depth interviewing, and the author convincingly evokes the atmosphere of Taliban-era Kabul. The author also pays scrupulous attention to the details of character development and narrative momentum . . . [a] moving story . . . As Lemmon writes, women in war zones like Afghanistan are more often depicted as "victims of war who deserve our sympathy rather than as resilient survivors who demand our respect. I was determined to change this." Mission accomplished. A memorable, inspiring story of courageous community-building - Kirkus Reviews The Dressmaker of Khair Khana gives voice to many of our worlds 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 Kamila Sidiqis unforgettable story shows just how far we are willing to go for those we love, and proves once again the power of girls to remake our world. This is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read. - Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea Gayle Lemmons riveting portrait of Kamila, told with grace, elegance and passion, captures the extraordinary tenacity and ingenuity of one woman who quietly broke the rules to defy the Taliban and save her family. A powerful read. - Tina Brown . . ..an exciting, engrossing [story] that reads like a novel, complete with moments of tension and triumph, plus well-researched detail on daily life in Kabul under Taliban rule. . . Its a fascinating story that touches on family, gender, business, and politics and offers inspiration through the resourceful, determined woman at its heart. - Publishers Weekly, Pick of the Week Promotional "Headline" The remarkable story of an unlikley entrepreneur who, against all odds, saved her family and inspired her community in Afghanistan Details ISBN1848545568 Author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon Pages 288 Year 2011 ISBN-10 1848545568 ISBN-13 9781848545564 Format Paperback Imprint John Murray Publishers Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 958.1046092 Media Book Short Title DRESSMAKER OF KHAIR KHANA Language English Series John Murray Illustrations None Publication Date 2011-12-08 Publisher John Murray Press UK Release Date 2011-12-08 Audience General AU Release Date 2011-12-12 NZ Release Date 2011-12-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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