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Book Synopsis: Latifa was born into an educated middle-class Afghan family in Kabul in 1980. She dreamed of one day of becoming a journalist, she was interested in fashion, movies, and friends. Her father was in the import/export business and her mother was a doctor.
Then in September 1996, Taliban soldiers seized power in Kabul. From that moment, Latifa, just 16 years old, became a prisoner in her own home. Her school was closed. Her mother was banned from working. The simplest and most basic freedoms - walking down the street, looking out a window - were no longer hers. She was now forced to wear a chadri. My Forbidden Face provides a poignant and highly personal account of life under the Taliban regime. With painful honesty and clarity, Latifa describes the way she watched her world falling apart, in the name of a fanatical interpretation of a faith that she could not comprehend. Her voice captures a lost innocence, but also echoes her determination to live in freedom and hope. Earlier this year, Latifa and her parents escaped Afghanistan with the help of a French-based Afghan resistance group.
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Immerse yourself in the gripping and emotionally charged true story of a courageous young woman, Latifa, in "My Forbidden Face." This powerful book takes you on a journey through the harrowing experiences of a teenager trapped in her own home under the oppressive rule of the Taliban in Kabul. Captivating readers with its raw honesty and heartbreaking details, this book brings to light the struggles and triumphs of a young girl faced with unimaginable challenges.
Experience the resilience and determination of Latifa as she navigates through the restrictions imposed on her by a regime that seeks to strip her of her freedoms and identity. Through her eyes, witness the crumbling of her world and the strength she discovers within herself to fight for her right to live in freedom and hope. My Forbidden Face is a testament to the human spirit's unyielding will to persevere in the face of adversity.
Discover the poignant and thought-provoking narrative of a life torn apart by extremism and the unwavering courage of a young woman who refuses to be silenced. Latifa's story will tug at your heartstrings and inspire you to reflect on the preciousness of freedom and the resilience of the human spirit. Join her in her quest for liberation and empowerment in a world that seeks to confine her.
Ready to embark on an emotional journey that will stay with you long after you turn the final page? Open the doors to Latifa's world in "My Forbidden Face" and be moved by her unwavering strength and indomitable spirit.
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