{"product_id":"meena-heroine-of-afghanistan-the-martyr-who-founded-rawa-the-revolutionary-association-of-the-women-of-afghanistan-paperback","title":"Meena, Heroine of Afghanistan: The Martyr Who Founded Rawa, the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMelody Chavis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unforgettable story of how one woman dared to start a revolution. Meena founded RAWA in 1977 as a twenty-year-old Kabul University student. She was assassinated in 1987 at age thirty but lives on in the hearts of all progressive Muslim women. Her voice, speaking for freedom, has never been silenced. The compelling story of Meena's struggle for democracy and women's rights in Afghanistan will inspire young women the world over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA profoundly moving experience . . . a page-turner. \u003cbr\u003e- \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Dare to show up . . . Dare to be present in your own time' . . . Meena is the story of a woman who did these things at great cost, in the process giving a face and voice to women who had none.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ci\u003eWashington Post Book World\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter Meena's murder, the women inspired by her, despite great danger, continue the work. An important book. \u003cbr\u003e- Grace Paley \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA vivid celebration of a contemporary heroine.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChavis writes in a simple direct way, in keeping with RAWA's mission to educate women and girls.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ci\u003eThe Women's Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelody Ermachild Chavis\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of a memoir, \u003ci\u003e Altars in the Street\u003c\/i\u003e. Accompanied by Latifa Popal, Melody traveled to Afghanistan and Pakistan to interview women who knew Meena. Melody works as a private investigator defending people facing capital punishment. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she is also a peace and social justice activist. All of the author's proceeds from \u003ci\u003eMeena, Heroine of Afghanistan\u003c\/i\u003e will be donated to programs sponsored by RAWA\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.64 x 8.52 x 5.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47467877761277,"sku":"9780312306908","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/Q3VreS9tWUROOEdCM3VNM1M3MVVNdz09.webp?v=1777281277","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/meena-heroine-of-afghanistan-the-martyr-who-founded-rawa-the-revolutionary-association-of-the-women-of-afghanistan-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}