With moving letters to her daughters opening each chapter, Koofi delivers an important message.'- Kirkus Reviews Reviews from Goodreads Back About the author Fawzia Koofi with Nadene Ghouriįawzia Koofi is Afghanistan's first female Parliament speaker and a noted activist for women's and children's rights. 'An affecting inside look at the making of an Afghan woman leader, in spite of the repression by traditional Islamic society and the Taliban. Read it-and be happy for the chances life has given you.'- Andrea Busfield, author of Born under a Million Shadows A sometimes brutal and shocking read, The Favored Daughter is never anything less than inspiring. 'A gripping account of survival against the odds. Koofi describes unflinchingly the wreckage she witnessed at the hands of Afghans of all ideologies and clans.'- The Globe and Mail 'One of the country's most outspoken democracy activists.

' The Favored Daughter yiels important background about a part of the world that we should not forget or dismiss.'- The Minneapolis Star Tribune an inspiring and courageous story.'- Muslimah Media Watch deftly writes about changes in cultural customs and norms and how they affected women, with nuance that is sometimes absent from commentary surrounding Afghan women's lives. 'Koofi's personal story is engaging and immersive. 'Koofi's story is one of determination and hope and shows the power of one person making the strong right choices every day to bring change. Media Issues, Communication & Journalism.Computer Science & Information Technology.A book that has changed our perception and understanding of Afghanistan women. The writing drew some criticism - the product of two authors perhaps? Wellington 007 A very good discussion. Most of us liked the book and all felt great admiration for Fawzia Koofi. We learnt a lot and it generated some excellent discussion. Everyone felt they had learnt something about Afghanisation and its history/politics.

It elicited most interesting discussion of western and middle-eastern culture. Masterton 013 We were shocked by how women were treated in Afghanistan. A very brave lady! Gave us a more personal understanding of the past and present situation in Afghanistan. The combination of personal story and political detail delivers a compelling memoir of an inspiring woman and the country she loves. From her childhood in a violent and sexist society, to becoming the first female speaker of Afghanistan's parliament, Fawzia Koofi's life isĪn extraordinary story of courage, determination and perseverance.Ī leading candidate for the 2014 presidential election, Fawzia's achievements challenge the stereotypical view of Muslim women and offer to her countrywomen the

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