The Pearl That Broke Its Shell
Description
In a Kabul ruled by the Taliban, young Rahima and her sisters face a life of severe restriction, their only hope for freedom lying in the ancient Afghan custom of bacha posh, where a girl is disguised as a boy. This transformation grants Rahima an unimaginable liberty, setting her on a path that will irrevocably change her destiny. A century earlier, her ancestor Shekiba, orphaned and alone, also embraced this tradition to forge a new life, navigating a journey from rural hardship to royal courts. Nadia Hashimi masterfully interweaves these two powerful narratives, exploring themes of identity, courage, and the enduring dreams of women separated by time but united by spirit.
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paperback
William Morrow Paperbacks
Published Jan 6, 2015
480 pages
ISBN: 9780062244765
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First Published
2015
Language
eng
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