We are Afghan women : voices of hope
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Bush, Laura Welch, 1946- writer of introduction.
George W. Bush Presidential Center, sponsoring body.
Published
New York : Scribner, [2016].
ISBN
1501120506, 9781501120503
Physical Desc
xxii, 330 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Status
Adult Nonfiction (3rd floor)
NF 305.409581 WEAREAF 2016
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Published
New York : Scribner, [2016].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
1501120506, 9781501120503

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Includes bibliographical references
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Afghanistan has been described as “the worst nation in the world to be a woman.” More than fifty percent of girls who are forced into marriage are sixteen or younger. Too many women live in fear and in many areas, education and employment for women are still condemned. The women featured in We Are Afghan Women are fighting to change all that. From rug weavers to domestic violence counselors to business owners, educators, and activists, these courageous women are charting a new path for themselves, their families, their communities, and their nation. Told in their own voices, their stories vividly capture a country undone by decades of war and now struggling to build a lasting peace. With an introduction by former First Lady Laura Bush, We Are Afghan Women chronicles the lives of young and old, daughters and mothers, educated, and those who are still learning. These determined women are defying the odds to lead Afghanistan to a better future. Their stories are a stark reminder that in some corners of the world the struggle continues and that womens progress in society, business, and politics cannot be taken for granted. Their eloquent words challenge all of us to answer: What does it truly mean to be a woman in the twenty-first century?

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Bush, L. W. (2016). We are Afghan women: voices of hope . Scribner.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bush, Laura Welch, 1946-. 2016. We Are Afghan Women: Voices of Hope. Scribner.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bush, Laura Welch, 1946-. We Are Afghan Women: Voices of Hope Scribner, 2016.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Bush, Laura Welch. We Are Afghan Women: Voices of Hope Scribner, 2016.

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