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A review by courtnayy_j
The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis
3.0
Courtney Nelson Response:
The Breadwinner is the first book out of Deborah Ellis' trilogy. Ellis' book follows Parvana, an 11 year old in Afghanistan, and her family as they endeavor to survive under Taliban rule. Soon into the novel, Taliban soldiers arrest her father for pursuing education at an out-of-country university and the rest of the family must struggle to uncover information about his whereabouts. The inspiration for this novel stems from time Ellis spent interviewing women and girls in refugee camps in Pakistan.
I really enjoyed this book. I found the narrative to be raw and a wonderful insight into the harsh lives that women in other cultures endure. Parvana is inspirational for her strength and a reminder that we are so fortunate to live in a country where we aren't so fully restricted by our gender. Parvana's courage to pass as a male in order to carry out the family duties is empowering.
The Breadwinner is the first book out of Deborah Ellis' trilogy. Ellis' book follows Parvana, an 11 year old in Afghanistan, and her family as they endeavor to survive under Taliban rule. Soon into the novel, Taliban soldiers arrest her father for pursuing education at an out-of-country university and the rest of the family must struggle to uncover information about his whereabouts. The inspiration for this novel stems from time Ellis spent interviewing women and girls in refugee camps in Pakistan.
I really enjoyed this book. I found the narrative to be raw and a wonderful insight into the harsh lives that women in other cultures endure. Parvana is inspirational for her strength and a reminder that we are so fortunate to live in a country where we aren't so fully restricted by our gender. Parvana's courage to pass as a male in order to carry out the family duties is empowering.