Zoya's Story: An Afghan Woman's Struggle for Freedom
by John Follain, Rita Cristofari
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Author: John Follain, Rita CristofariReader: Rita Wolf
Edition: Audio Cassette
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Format: Abridged, Audiobook, Unabridged
Published: 2002-04-01
ISBN: 0060502231
Number of pages: 6
Publisher: HarperAudio
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Book Review: Story of tremendous courage...
Summary: 5 Stars
Zoya's story begins with her childhood in the war torn country of Afghanistan as the daughter of brave and free thinking parents who tried their best to make life better for women. Unfortunately, they were murdered by Muslim fundamentalists who were trying to put the country back in the dark ages after the Russian occupation. Much to the detriment of not only women but then entire world came the infamous Taliban who's immense cruelty is shocking and who today are regaining their foothold not only in Afghanistan but Pakistan too.
Today Zoya follows in her mothers footsteps and has dedicated her life to RAWA-Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan. Her life is in constant danger but despite it all she continues to live and work in the repressive and violent environment of the Middle East. For this she must be commended.
Summary of Zoya's Story: An Afghan Woman's Struggle for Freedom
Zoya's Story is a young woman's searing account of her clandestine war of resistance against the Taliban and religious fanaticism at the risk of her own life. An epic tale of fear and suffering, courage and hope, Zoya's Story is a powerful testament to the ongoing battle to claim human rights for the women of Afghanistan.Zoya helped to secretly film a public cutting of hands in a Kabul stadium and to organize covert literacy classes, though they were strictly forbidden to girls. At an Afghan refugee camp she heard tales of heart-rending suffering and worked to provide a future to families who had lost everything; she is our witness to the horrors perpetrated by the Taliban.Hers is a memoir that speaks louder than the images of devastation and outrage; it is a powerful, moving message of optimism as she struggles to bring the plight of Afghan women to the world's attention.50 percent of the proceeds from the sale of this audio book will be donated to the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA).
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