{"product_id":"the-dressmaker-of-khair-khana-five-sisters-one-remarkable-family-and-the-woman-who-risked-everything-to-keep-them-safe-isbn-9780061732379","title":"The Dressmaker of Khair Khana: Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We're far more accustomed to—and comfortable with—seeing women portrayed as victims of war who deserve our sympathy rather than as resilient survivors who demand our respect…\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormer ABC journalist Gayle Tzemach Lemmon tells the riveting true story of Kamila Sidiqi and other women of Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban’s fearful rise to power. In what Greg Mortenson, author of \u003cem\u003eThree Cups of Tea\u003c\/em\u003e, calls “one of the most inspiring books I have ever read,” Lemmon recounts with novelistic vividness the true story of a fearless young woman who not only reinvented herself as an entrepreneur to save her family but, in the face of ferocious opposition, brought hope to the lives of dozens of women in war-torn Kabul. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eThe life Kamila Sidiqi had known changed overnight when the Taliban seized control of the city of Kabul. After receiving a teaching degree during the civil war—a rare achievement for any Afghan woman—Kamila was subsequently banned from school and confined to her home. When her father and brother were forced to flee the city, Kamila became the sole breadwinner for her five siblings. Armed only with grit and determination, she picked up a needle and thread and created a thriving business of her own. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dressmaker of Khair Khana\u003c\/em\u003e tells the incredible true story of this unlikely entrepreneur who mobilized her community under the Taliban. Former ABC Newsreporter Gayle Tzemach Lemmon spent years on the ground reporting Kamila's story, and the result is an unusually intimate and unsanitized look at the daily lives of women in Afghanistan. These women are not victims; they are the glue that holds families together; they are the backbone and the heart of their nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfghanistan's future remains uncertain as debates over withdrawal timelines dominate the news. \u003cem\u003eThe Dressmaker of Khair Khana\u003c\/em\u003e moves beyond the headlines to transport you to an Afghanistan you have never seen before. This is a story of war, but it is also a story of sisterhood and resilience in the face of despair. Kamila Sidiqi's journey will inspire you, but it will also change the way you think about one of the most important political and humanitarianissues of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Dressmaker of Khair Khana\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating war-time adventure story, but it is also a lesson in tenacity and courage.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eActon Institute\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Dressmaker of Khair Khana\u003c\/em\u003e is pure inspiration. . . it reveals in acute detail the anxiety of ordinary people trying to fold their lives around the whims and laws of abusive regimes.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Expect to see \u003cem\u003eDressmaker\u003c\/em\u003e on beaches everywhere this summer. And on smart summer reading lists, right next to \u003cem\u003eThree Cups of Tea\u003c\/em\u003e. In a time when women’s freedom is challenged and threatened—and not just in Kabul—Kamila’s fist-pump of victory is as necessary as it is inspiring.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHeadButler.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A riveting and important book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFast Company\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Rebel Chic: The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is Gayle Tzemach Lemmon’s real-life tale of a seamstress under the Taliban.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarper's Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An Afghan family finds a way to survive in Kabul under Taliban rule in this awe-inspiring true story. Fans of \u003cem\u003eThree Cups of Tea\u003c\/em\u003e are sure to embrace this powerful and humbling book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eParade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Dressmaker of Khair Khana\u003c\/em\u003e is one of those books you pick up to read and never forget: an emotional event and a reading experience about a dynamic woman of courage. Lemmon captivates readers with wonder as she relates how one woman refuses to be a victim.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlogcritics.org\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lemmon tells the riveting true story of Kamila Sidiqi and other women of Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban’s rise to power.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBusiness Insider\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Dressmaker of Khair Khana\u003c\/em\u003e shows us a side of Afghanistan that is so different from what we have seen so far. I recommend this book to anyone who has ever had an idea or a business plan. Kamila’s story is engrossing, and her courage truly inspiring.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheStreet.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Kamila Sidiqi] picked up a needle and thread, a whole lot of courage and became an entrepreneur with her own dressmaking business. She offered work to 100 other local women, forging bonds among oppressed women and creating a real community in very trying times.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lemmon’s reporting is superb. . . . \u003cem\u003eThe Dressmaker of Khair Khana\u003c\/em\u003e verges on required reading.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristian Science Monitor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A truly uplifting and very true story of how one woman set out to start a business and ended up preserving the dignity of so many women; opened up possibilities for hundreds more; and inspired thousands.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A] transporting, enlightening book. . . \u003cem\u003eThe Dressmaker of Khair Khana\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating window on Afghan life under the Taliban and a celebration of women the world over who support their loved ones with tenacity, inventiveness and sheer guts.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lemmon’s storytelling is her strength–the way the book is organized is captivating. Make no mistake that \u003cem\u003eThe Dressmaker of Khair Khana\u003c\/em\u003e has solid journalistic chops and remains based in fact. It is a feel-good, pleasurable read at the crossroads between journalism and novel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMuslim Media Watch Blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Dressmaker of Khair Khana\u003c\/em\u003e is a most remarkable tale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePittsburgh Post-Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kamia’s story is a truly inspiring one and a testament to the ingenuity and resiliency of the human spirit.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBurdaStyle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An inspiring, uplifting story about one woman’s extraordinary courage and ingenuity in the face of adversity.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A fascinating story that touches on family, gender, business, and politics and offers inspiration through the resourceful, determined woman at its heart.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A courageous Afghan woman and her sisters success as unlikely entrepreneurs in this inspiring true story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eO, The Oprah Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Gayle Tzemach Lemmon embroiders the life of \u003cem\u003eThe Dressmaker of Khair Khana\u003c\/em\u003e, the remarkable story of an ingenious young Afghan woman who, under the Taliban’s rule, created jobs for 100 women.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Remarkable.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Dressmaker of Khair Khana\u003c\/em\u003e is a heart-wrenching, heartwarming story about the courageous women of war-ravaged Afghanistan.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Nothing short of amazing . . . definitely a must-read!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMSN Glo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“By sharing these women’s courageously tenacious stories, Lemmon provides readers convincing proof to believe, as well.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookDragon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Rarely has an author been so successful in turning on-the-ground reportage into a dramatic and yet deeply informative story. \u003cem\u003eThe Dressmaker of Khair Khana\u003c\/em\u003e reads like great fiction and yet it is all true. It is a must read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMohamed El-Erian, author of When Markets Collide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An inspiring story of courageous community building. . . . [Lemmon] pays scrupulous attention to detail. . . [and] convincingly evokes the atmosphere of Taliban-era Kabul.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Gayle Tzemach Lemmon tells a true, inspiring story of courageous women and quiet heroism at work in Taliban-era Afghanistan.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristian Science Monitor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Gayle Lemmon’s riveting portrait of Kamila, told with grace, elegance and passion, captures the extraordinary tenacity and ingenuity of one woman who quietly triumphed under the Taliban for the sake of her family. A powerful read that serves as a reminder that Afghanistan can never thrive until it embraces the active involvement of women—with their resourcefulness, spirit and resilience—in its leadership and future.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTina Brown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Gayle Lemmon’s riveting portrait of Kamila, told with grace, elegance and passion, captures the extraordinary tenacity and ingenuity of one woman. 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