by Fawzia Koofi (Author), Fawzia Koofi (Author)
As America prepares to draw down its forces in Afghanistan, this story of survival and hope from avoice of the country's most oppressed group could not be more timely. Born to the second of her father's seven wives in rural Afghanistan, Fawzia Koofi's mother - who had hopedfor a son - left her to die in the sun after birth.But despite a childhood of abuse and deprivation in a notoriously sexist society, she rose above her fate to become the first female Speaker of Parliament. Along the way, she faced the murders of her father, brother, and husband, and numerous attempts on her life. Here, she shares her amazing story, punctuated by a series of poignant letters she wrote to her two daughters before each political trip - letters describing the future and freedoms she dreamed of for them and all their countrywomen. This eloquent memoir pleads for the world to recognize thepolitically devastating consequences ifa frustrated American military relinquishes the country to the Taliban, undoing all the fragile progress of recent years.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Griffin
Published: 16 Apr 2013
ISBN 10: 0230342027
ISBN 13: 9780230342026
Koofi's story is one of determination and hope and shows the power of one person making the strong right choices every day to bring change ... I ask you to read Koofi's book. See for yourself. --The Huffington Post Gripping. Koofi's personal story is engaging and immersive...[she] deftly writes about changes in cultural customs and norms and how they affected women, with nuance that is sometimes absent from commentary surrounding Afghan women's lives...an inspiring and courageous story. --Muslimah Media Watch The Favored Daughter yiels important background about a part of the world that we should not forget or dismiss. -- The Minneapolis Star Tribune
One of the country's most outspoken democracy activists . . .Koofi describes unflinchingly the wreckage she witnessed at the hands of Afghans of all ideologies and clans. - The Globe and Mail
'An affecting inside look at the making of an Afghan woman leader, in spite of the repression by traditional Islamic society and the Taliban . . . With moving letters to her daughters opening each chapter, Koofi delivers an important message.' - KIRKUS Reviews
A gripping account of survival against the odds. A sometimes brutal and shocking read, The Favored Daughter is never anything less than inspiring. Read it - and be happy for the chances life has given you. --Andrea Busfield, author of Born under a Million Shadows
Koofi's story is one of determination and hope and shows the power of one person making the strong right choices every day to bring change ... I ask you to read Koofi's book. See for yourself. The Huffington Post
Koofi's personal story is engaging and immersive [she] deftly writes about changes in cultural customs and norms and how they affected women, with nuance that is sometimes absent from commentary surrounding Afghan women's lives an inspiring and courageous story. Muslimah Media Watch
The Favored Daughter yiels important background about a part of the world that we should not forget or dismiss. The Minneapolis Star Tribune
One of the country's most outspoken democracy activists . . .Koofi describes unflinchingly the wreckage she witnessed at the hands of Afghans of all ideologies and clans. The Globe and Mail
An affecting inside look at the making of an Afghan woman leader, in spite of the repression by traditional Islamic society and the Taliban . . . With moving letters to her daughters opening each chapter, Koofi delivers an important message. KIRKUS Reviews
A gripping account of survival against the odds. A sometimes brutal and shocking read, The Favored Daughter is never anything less than inspiring. Read it - and be happy for the chances life has given you. Andrea Busfield, author of Born under a Million Shadows
Koofi's story is one of determination and hope and shows the power of one person making the strong right choices every day to bring change ... I ask you to read Koofi's book. See for yourself. --The Huffington Post
Koofi's personal story is engaging and immersive...[she] deftly writes about changes in cultural customs and norms and how they affected women, with nuance that is sometimes absent from commentary surrounding Afghan women's lives...an inspiring and courageous story. --Muslimah Media Watch
The Favored Daughter yiels important background about a part of the world that we should not forget or dismiss. --The Minneapolis Star Tribune
One of the country's most outspoken democracy activists . . .Koofi describes unflinchingly the wreckage she witnessed at the hands of Afghans of all ideologies and clans. --The Globe and Mail
An affecting inside look at the making of an Afghan woman leader, in spite of the repression by traditional Islamic society and the Taliban . . . With moving letters to her daughters opening each chapter, Koofi delivers an important message. --KIRKUS Reviews
A gripping account of survival against the odds. A sometimes brutal and shocking read, The Favored Daughter is never anything less than inspiring. Read it - and be happy for the chances life has given you. --Andrea Busfield, author of Born under a Million Shadows
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