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Behind the Burqa: Our Life in Afghanistan and How We Escaped to Freedom by Batya Swift Yasgur

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Behind the Burqa: Our Life in Afghanistan and How We Escaped to Freedom by Batya Swift Yasgur

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1804

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Behind the Burqa: Our Life in Afghanistan and How We Escaped to Freedom by Batya Swift Yasgur

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1804
Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Afghanistan • 1980s

Publication Year

1804

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Behind the Burqa: Our Life in Afghanistan and How We Escaped to Freedom has been praised for its poignant and compelling narrative that provides insight into the struggles faced by Afghan women. However, some reviews noted a lack of depth in historical context. Overall, it is considered a moving and eye-opening memoir that effectively highlights personal resilience and cultural challenges.

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Who Should Read Behind the Burqa: Our Life in Afghanistan and How We Escaped to Freedom by Batya Swift Yasgur?

Readers who appreciate Behind the Burqa by Batya Swift Yasgur likely enjoy narratives of resilience and survival, similar to Escape from Taliban by Sushmita Banerjee or The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, focusing on personal stories entwined with Afghan culture and history.

Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Afghanistan • 1980s

Publication Year

1804

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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