From the Bookshelf of 100+ Books in 2025…
Find A Copy At
Group Discussions About This Book
No group discussions for this book yet.
What Members Thought
This is a heartbreaking, yet inspirational tale of life in war-torn Afghanistan. Seen primarily through the eyes of two women whose lives are entwined due to circumstance, the story encompasses the span of about thirty years in Afghanistan, from Soviet occupation to the American War on Terrorism following the 9/11 attacks.
Though it's a little too convenient and implausible, the ending leaves the reader with a sense of hope for the resilience of the Afghani people. I really enjoyed reading this ...more
Though it's a little too convenient and implausible, the ending leaves the reader with a sense of hope for the resilience of the Afghani people. I really enjoyed reading this ...more
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it,
click here.
Loved this book. It was a quick, easy read and allowed you into the world of Afghani women during a 30 year period of upheavel. Highly recommend this book!
Jun 25, 2008
Suzanne
marked it as to-read
Jan 24, 2009
Rachel
marked it as to-read
Jun 29, 2009
Mandy
marked it as to-read
Jul 03, 2009
Andrea
marked it as to-read
Apr 10, 2010
Gaijinmama
marked it as to-read
Feb 09, 2012
Kelly
marked it as to-read
Feb 15, 2013
Megan Dwyer
marked it as to-read
Jun 14, 2013
Nola Tillman
marked it as to-read
Jan 23, 2017
Brianna
marked it as to-read
May 09, 2017
Junebuggin
marked it as to-read
