A review by dale_kooyenga
The Daughters of Kobani: A Story of Rebellion, Courage, and Justice by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

5.0

Every military Officer should read this book. It's a great example of how the US can play an effective role in assisting worthy allies with minimal boots on the ground. It's also a great story of how young women have become an efficient and needed force in protection of the Kurds interest. These young women are to be honored and it's a beautiful story of Kurdish women, along side their allies, freeing other women that were sexual slaves to ISIS. The book leaves little doubt that a women that is well trained can be a proficient front line warrior and Commander in combat. (I knew this before the book, but the book makes the argument stronger)

It's remarkable we don't hear more about the Kurds fight. The largest ethic group in world without their own nation, the Kurds have been targeted by Turkey, Syria, Iran and a host of radical groups like ISIS. Although traditionally more communist in their ideology, their vision of effective government also includes equality and principles of democracy.

Well written and researched. Books does history and the fight for equality, justice and freedom a significant service.