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'The Last Free Women' follows 4 Afghans rebuilding their lives after escaping the Taliban

'The Last Free Women' follows 4 Afghans rebuilding their lives after escaping the Taliban

Summary

The book "The Last Free Women" tells the story of four Afghan women who escaped the Taliban after it took control of Kabul in 2021. It focuses on how these women faced challenges and worked to rebuild their lives, including pursuing education and safety.

Key Facts

  • The Taliban regained control of Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2021.
  • This change created danger and uncertainty for many Afghans, especially women.
  • The book follows two sisters who wanted to study medicine and law.
  • These women had to leave Afghanistan to seek safety and freedom.
  • The authors of the book are Rebecca Blumenstein and Diana Kapp.
  • Geoff Bennett conducted interviews with the authors for this story.
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