A review by mcquaden
The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

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5.0

This book was incredible - I am really interested in stories that are not usually told, especially those that highlight women. This story was an incredible read. I absolutely loved learning about Kamila and her sisters in their strength, tenacity, and determination to survive under Taliban rule. It was a truly inspiring read, and one that I hope more people (specifically Western people) read. Western societies need to learn more about societies that differ from ours, specifically the Middle East, so that we can stop having so many incorrect notions about them and their culture. 

Also people in general need to realize that women of all ages, ethnicities, and means are smart, driven, and talented in various ways - and they should be taken seriously as people, not discarded because of their gender