Rod Nordland

The Lovers

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ISBN 13:: 9781473607026
author:: Rod Nordland
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Hodder Paperbacks
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 400
Dimensions:: 13.1 x 2.6 x 19.9 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Sociology, Rod Nordland,The Lovers,Hodder Paperbacks,1473607027,True Stories,Islamic Countries,Afghanistan,Biography & Autobiography / General,Biography: general,Islamic Life & Practice,POLITICAL SCIEN
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The Lovers tells the powerful and moving story of a young couple who risk everything for love. Zakia and Ali, from different tribes in Afghanistan, fell deeply in love despite their families' objections and the societal norms that surround them.

Defying convention and facing constant danger, they have been forced to live in hiding. Their story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for self-determination and the meaning of love. This book sheds light on the ongoing debate about women's rights in the Muslim world, highlighting the need for change.

Through Zakia and Ali's story, Rod Nordland explores the limits of Western influence on fundamentalist Islamic culture and the importance of human rights. A deeply moving and thought-provoking read, The Lovers is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in this critical issue.

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