A Woman Among Warlords: The Extraordinary Story of an Afghan Who Dared to Raise Her Voice

While many have talked about the serious plight of women in Afghanistan, Malalai Joya takes us inside the country and shows us the desperate day-to- day situations these remarkable people face at every turn. A controversial political figure in one of the most dangerous places on earth, she recounts some of the many acts of rebellion that are helping to change the country. Malalai Joya is a hero for our times, a young woman who refused to be silent, a young woman committed to making a difference in the world, no matter the cost.