Defiant Dreams
The Journey of an Afghan Girl Who Risked Everything for Education
The Journey of an Afghan Girl Who Risked Everything for Education
The Journey of an Afghan Girl Who Risked Everything for Education
By Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor
By Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor
By Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor
By Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor
By Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor
Read by Ariana Delawari
By Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor
Read by Ariana Delawari
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Hardcover $28.00
Jun 06, 2023 | ISBN 9780593359761
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Praise
“Stories like this inspire me. Seeing the way people like Sola Mahfouz think about the world reinforces my optimism about the future.”―Bill Gates, philanthropist, author, and cofounder of Microsoft
“Sola reminds us that the greatest untapped resource around the globe isn’t gold or oil, but the female half of the population. Virginia Woolf wrote that if Shakespeare had had an equally talented sister, she never would have been able to flower—and Sola is Shakespeare’s sister.”―Nicholas Kristof, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and author
“Sola embodies the power of individual determination and serves as an inspiration to us all―she is nothing short of incredible. Her story speaks to the limitless potential of millions who have been held back by circumstances beyond their control. Defiant Dreams is a beautifully written reminder of the transformative power of education.”―Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy
“Captivating in its intimate details of life behind the burqa, this brave girl’s determination to educate herself despite restrictive Afghan tradition, Talib gunfire, and American rockets is pure inspiration. Defiant indeed―I could not put this beautifully written book down.”―Helen Zia, former executive editor of Ms. magazine and author of Last Boat Out of Shanghai
“Sola Mahfouz is a beautiful example of a young person who is searching, striving, and reaching. She was born in a city where speaking too loud was unacceptable for a girl—and yet her voice is now reaching overseas. Her story is one of how the impossible became possible. I found it a very moving and inspiring read.”―Homeira Qaderi, author of Dancing in the Mosque
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