tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post3804700427866380940..comments2024-02-10T14:38:45.874-06:00Comments on Wordsmithonia: The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach LemmonRyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-78235334189187936312012-06-13T22:27:30.017-05:002012-06-13T22:27:30.017-05:00I'm always fascinated by stories detailing the...I'm always fascinated by stories detailing the unique trials and triumphs of women in harrowing historical periods but rarely seek them out actively. So I was very pleased to select The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon to receive from the folks at Harper to review.<br /><br />The author journeys to Afghanistan to find and tell the story of women who helped ensure the survival of their families and communities during the Taliban's reign. She meets a woman named Kamela and the book focuses on the dressmaking business that she ran, along with her siblings (mostly sisters, but one of her brothers helps as an escort and with other duties), in a Kabul suburb. Kamela's family had been well-off prior to the Taliban's rule and education was highly valued for both the nine daughters and two sons. The story highlights the vast changes that the Taliban brought, noting that the county had long suffered from political struggles but that Kamela went from an involved student to being more like a prisoner in her own home. Kamela finds a need and learns to navigate the climate in order to create a dressmaking business that brings much needed money to her family and to neighbors as well.Eestihttp://get4hire.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-40538455046951324402012-05-13T22:38:50.405-05:002012-05-13T22:38:50.405-05:00I loved this, and loved the scene where she thanke...I loved this, and loved the scene where she thanked the Taliban guy for protecting her. She figured out how to work the systemRAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04102249990885174107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-50557543197792995282012-04-12T23:28:46.415-05:002012-04-12T23:28:46.415-05:00Someone recommended this book to me on Goodreads o...Someone recommended this book to me on Goodreads over a year ago. I've kind of always kept it in the back of my mind. Hopefully, I'll luck up on it at a library sale. =O) Anyway, great review, as always. You have such great insight. I will definitely be reading this some time in the future.<br /><br />Did you guys have a good Easter? I came home from my trip sick last Friday and I'm still sick. I've decided to go to the doctor tomorrow, as I think it's bronchitis. Lovely.<br /><br />No Mailbox Monday for you either this week, huh? I haven't posted it for two weeks. I think I'm burnt out. =O(Michelle Stockard Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03572227726980569386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-90701187347833659462012-04-12T20:57:08.755-05:002012-04-12T20:57:08.755-05:00I knew that the Afghani women had had those limita...I knew that the Afghani women had had those limitations but to read about trying to deal with the Taliban on a daily basis and to try to live your life was just incredible. I'm with you on NPR!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-34850673344528254442012-04-12T16:45:33.375-05:002012-04-12T16:45:33.375-05:00I love it when I hear an interview about a great b...I love it when I hear an interview about a great book and then get to read it - I always feel like I have a bit of insider knowledge, or that I "know" the author in some way.<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed this one Ryan. Thanks for being a part of the tour.Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttp://tlcbooktours.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-27839458688166294222012-04-10T16:32:44.671-05:002012-04-10T16:32:44.671-05:00I've had this one on my TBR list for a while.....I've had this one on my TBR list for a while..sounds great to me and the fact that you always wanted to get back to it says something about the writing.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-37223604309981522442012-04-10T12:12:18.624-05:002012-04-10T12:12:18.624-05:00What an inspiring and fascinating story! All the ...What an inspiring and fascinating story! All the more so because it has such an improbable outcome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-56255863461904124372012-04-10T11:05:23.330-05:002012-04-10T11:05:23.330-05:00Kamila sounds like an incredibly strong woman. I ...Kamila sounds like an incredibly strong woman. I always wonder if I'd be as strong. I like to think I would be, but -bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-27300913604836470002012-04-10T09:32:12.910-05:002012-04-10T09:32:12.910-05:00Great to read your post. And the Diane Rehm broad...Great to read your post. And the Diane Rehm broadcast was among my favorites -- she is a terrific interviewer. <br />The Dressmaker is really a celebration of unsung heroes and the power each of us has to change our world. The backdrop happens to be Afghanistan, but the themes of resilience, perseverance, family and faith are universal. Thanks for championing this story.<br />Very best,<br /><br />Gayle LemmonGayle Tzemach Lemmonhttp://www.gaylelemmon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-35833823593443094272012-04-10T08:05:57.991-05:002012-04-10T08:05:57.991-05:00I liked this book as well. It really did make me p...I liked this book as well. It really did make me proud to hear how the sisters formed a business, took charge of their lives, and controlled their destiny rather than allowing life to just happen to themHelen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-63382308253394885482012-04-10T06:21:19.764-05:002012-04-10T06:21:19.764-05:00I liked this book as well (http://manoflabook.com/...I liked this book as well (<a href="http://manoflabook.com/wp/?p=4900" rel="nofollow">http://manoflabook.com/wp/?p=4900</a>). I also thought the author did a great job telling the story in Kamila's own words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144784325334181261.post-48987024898633496242012-04-10T03:46:30.493-05:002012-04-10T03:46:30.493-05:00This sounds good. We read about so many people who...This sounds good. We read about so many people who have overcome odds in difficult circ umstances to do so much for not just themselves but their community as well.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.com