Dear Zari

A poignant celebration of human resilience – Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner
Remarkable…heart-rending…astonishing * The Times *
An absorbing collection of life stories…their bravery and resilience shines through * Independent on Sunday *
Harrowing and heart-warming * Sunday Telegraph *
Heart-rending…harrowing… In each case, though, the resilience of the human spirit shines through * Metro *
A heart-wrenching anthology of the personal stories * Guardian *
I am deeply touched by these stories… Dear Zari should be read by anyone who cares and wants to know about Asia and Asian women * Xinran *
Intimate, emotional, often painful but at time uplifting, these stories uncover how the customs of this deeply religious and intensely traditional society can cause real suffering for many women’ * The Middle East *
This isn’t a book for the faint-hearted, but is a chilling yet emotional read for anyone who cares to know about the real plight of Afghani women. A powerful collection of true-life stories compiled over the years (and re-introduced by the author’s own experience). Dear Zari takes the blanket off Afghani women, showcasing the bleak reality of their existence * Asiana *
Dear Zari is disquieting but essential reading. Occasionally uplifting, frequently harrowing, and unfailingly candid, it is a must for anyone – male or female – seeking to better understand Afghanistan – Mike Stafford * bookgeeks.co.uk *

Zarghuna Kargar was born in Kabul in 1982. When civil war erupted across Afghanistan, she and her family escaped to Pakistan, and it was there that Zarghuna attended a journalism course organised by the BBC. Then in 2001 her family sought asylum in the UK, and she started working for the BBC World Service Pashtu Section. She joined the team on the groundbreaking programme Afghan Woman’s Hour as producer and presenter in 2004, until it was discontinued in 2010. Zarghuna now works on current affairs programmes for the BBC Afghan Service. She lives in London.

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