The Pearl That Broke Its Shell

Service95 Recommends The Pearl That Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi. Immerse yourself in the inspiring tale of two women, separated by a century but united by the similarity of their destinies. Explore The Pearl That Broke Its Shell and other suggestions with Service95 Recommends today!

What We Say: Nadia Hashimi's debut novel takes us to Kabul in 2007, where Rahima and her sisters are confined to their homes due to their father's drug addiction. Their hope for a brighter future lies in an age-old custom called bacha posh, which allows Rahima to assume the guise of a boy, granting her a taste of freedom. As Rahima's great-great-grandmother faced a similar predicament during an epidemic and used the same technique to create a new life, Hashimi expertly weaves together the stories of these two generations, separated by time but united by their quest for liberty.

What They Say: "Nadia Hashimi has written, first and foremost, a tender and beautiful family story. Her always engaging multigenerational tale is a portrait of Afghanistan in all of its perplexing, enigmatic glory, and a mirror into the still ongoing struggles of Afghan women" - Khaled Hosseini

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