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Description edit
“Kamela Sediqi’s unforgettable story shows just how far we are willing to go for those we love, and proves once again the power of girls to remake our world. This is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read.” (Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea ) “The Dressmaker of Khair... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Malika: Older sister of Kamila, mother of twin girls, seamstress.
- Rahim: 13-year-old brother of Kamila.
- Kamila: Entrepreneur and courageous young woman.
- Mrs. Sidiqi: Kamila's mother.
- Myriam: Pediatrician who practices in Khair Khana during the Taliban reign.
- Sara: Seamstress who acts as supervisor in the growing home business of the Sidiqi sisters.
- Laila: Second youngest sister of Kamila
- Massoud: Add a description of this character.
- Najeeb: Older brother of Kamila.
- Nabila
- Dr. Maryam
- Soraya
- Rukhsana
- Hamid
- Mahmood
- Mahnaz
- Dr. Najibullah
- Seema
- Nasrin
- Hafiza
- Mazar
- Samantha
First Sentence edit
Kamila Jan, I'm honoured to present you with your certificate"'
Table of Contents edit
Introduction
1. The News Arrives and Everything Changes
2. A Time of Goodbyes
3. Stitching the Future Back Together
4. The Plan Goes to Market
5. An Idea is Born...but Will it Work?
6. Class is in Session
7. An Unexpected Wedding Party
8. A New Opportunity Knocks
9. Danger in the Night Sky
10. Kabul Jan, Kaweyan, and Kamila’s Faith in Good Fortune
Epilogue
Acknowledgements
Resources
Authors & Contributors edit
- Gayle Tzemach Lemmon (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2011
ISBN: 9780061732379
Page Count: 256
Publisher: Harper
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2011
ISBN: 9780061732379
Page Count: 256
Awards edit
- New York Times Bestseller (2011)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: DS375.K2
- Dewey: 958.1
Subjects edit
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