Phyllis Chesler
An American Bride in Kabul
- ISBN 13:
- 9781137279408
- author:
- Phyllis Chesler
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 1.8 x 23.4 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Social & Health Issues, Family & Marriage
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Phyllis Chesler's memoir recounts her experience as an American woman living in Kabul, Afghanistan, in the early 1960s. In 1961, she arrived in the country with her Afghan husband, where authorities took away her passport and stripped her of her rights as a citizen.
Chesler found herself trapped in a traditional polygamous family, struggling to maintain her freedom and identity amidst attempts to convert her from Judaism to Islam. Drawing on her personal diaries, she shares her story of survival, resistance, and transformation, set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's ancient culture and society.
This memoir offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era, exploring themes of gender apartheid, cultural exchange, and personal empowerment. Chesler's account is a powerful testament to her resilience and determination to make a difference in the world.
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