Description
In this compelling memoir, a young American teacher travels to post-Taliban Afghanistan to work with girls whose education has been disrupted by years of war and repression. Her experience offers an intimate look at the challenges of teaching in a country undergoing profound political and social change, while highlighting the courage of students, families, and educators determined to build a better future. Blending personal narrative with sharp observations about gender, education, and international aid, the book is an inspiring account of how learning can become an act of hope and resistance.
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Published Jan 1, 2007
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First Published
2007
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Emergency Teacher by Christina Asquith.