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A DIFFERENT KIND OF DAUGHTER
MY DOUBLE LIFE DISGUISED AS A BOY TO DEFY THE TALIBAN |
| By: |
Maria Toorpakai, Katharine Holstein |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£16.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1509800808 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781509800803 |
| Publisher: |
PAN MACMILLAN |
| Pub. date: |
25 February, 2016 |
| Edition: |
Main Market Ed. |
| Pages: |
320 |
| Description: |
A powerful memoir about a young Pakistani girl who, until the age of twelve, was disguised as a boy so she could compete in sports. |
| Synopsis: |
'Armed with a squash racket and enormous will, Maria Toorpakai has risen from the turmoil of tribal life in Pakistan to become not only a world-class athlete, but a true inspiration, a pioneer for millions of other women struggling to pave their own paths to autonomy, fulfilment and genuine personhood' Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner Maria Toorpakai Wazir has lived her life disguised as a boy, defying the Taliban, in order to pursue her love of sport. Coming second in a national junior weightlifting event for boys, Maria decided to put her future in her own hands by going in disguise. When she discovered squash and was easily beating all the boys, life became more dangerous. Heart-stopping and profoundly moving, Maria shares the story of her long road and eventual triumph, pursuing the sport she loved, defying death threats and following her dream. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Bluebird |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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