#FOODANDLIT Afghanistan
https://upfront.scholastic.com/issues/2017-18/090417/afghanistan-s-romeo-and-jul...
Just fascinating and heartbreaking seeing how things are now…
#FOODANDLIT Afghanistan
https://upfront.scholastic.com/issues/2017-18/090417/afghanistan-s-romeo-and-jul...
Just fascinating and heartbreaking seeing how things are now…
3.5☆ Despite a decade of American good intentions, women in Afghanistan are still subjected to some of the worse human rights violations in the world. Having dipped my toe into this culture by reading A House Without Windows (Hashimi), I knew I would eventually read this one as well. It is a story about self-determination and the meaning of love. I just wish their plight was over as I desired a happily ever after.
Began this last night. A little confusing at first, but very interesting so far.
NYT journalist covers an Afgani couple escaping from an honor killing in a hugely misogynistic culture. Fascinating and terrifying. Do not skip the appendixes!!!
This book was sad, and horrifying, and frightening. Every sentence made me more thankful for the freedoms I have. Parts of it were frustrating too - did Ali & Zakia not understand the ramifications of their decisions? Overall, I thought it was a great read. Eye-opening!
It's finally my turn to read this book - I've had it on hold at the library for what seems like forever! I'm 6% in but I'm hooked already. I know I will shed some tears while reading this book.