In My Father's Country: An Afghan Woman Defies Her Fate

By Saima Wahab

Escaping gender oppression and political strife, Saima immigrates to the US as a teen. Saima later ventures back to Afghanistan as an interpreter and offers a fascinating perspective on Afghan customs including a provocative analysis of gender issues.

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Publishing company: Crown Publishers; Date published: 2012

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