Deborah Rodriguez Libri

Da lontano sembrano fiori nella polvere, sprazzi di azzurro nel grigio delle strade di Kabul. Fiori calpestati, ma non spezzati, che sotto il burqa celano storie di sofferenza e coraggio. Come quella di Baseera, promessa sposa a dodici anni a un uomo più vecchio di lei e costretta a partorire sul nudo cemento di un ospedale privo di personale medico. O quella della quindicenne incarcerata perché fuggita dal marito che la picchiava e denunciata alla polizia dagli stessi genitori. A raccontare queste storie è Deborah Rodriguez, una volontaria americana che nel 2002 è partita per l'Afghanistan con una piccola ONG. È stata tra le fondatrici della prima scuola per estetiste della capitale afghana: un progetto nato per offrire a tante donne un'opportunità di indipendenza economica, e per ridare una speranza a quelle che, durante il regime talebano, avevano dovuto chiudere i loro saloni di bellezza e sotterrare gli specchi, proibiti al pari degli aquiloni. La sua testimonianza è anche un inno all'amicizia, perché nell'oasi della Kabul Beauty School, libere dal burqa e dal controllo degli uomini, le donne hanno trovato uno spazio tutto per sé, dove sono nate complicità inaspettate, capaci di superare le barriere erette da una cultura repressiva. In un paese in cui la strada verso la pace e la conquista dei diritti civili sembra impraticabile, questa impresa straordinaria lancia un messaggio di speranza.

This memoir continues the journey of the author after her successful Kabul Beauty School, showcasing her courageous and often humorous path to reinvention. With a blend of pioneering spirit and sharp wit, it offers an engaging narrative that reflects on personal growth and resilience. The story promises to entertain while providing insight into the author's experiences and transformations.

The stunning new novel from internationally bestselling author Deborah Rodriguez transports us to troubled, mysterious and tropical Haiti for a story of friendship, love and survival

THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING NOVEL. A TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD IN THE UK. 'If you love The Kite Runner you'll love The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul' Look magazine In a little coffee shop in one of the most dangerous places on earth, five very different women come together . . . SUNNY, the proud proprietor, who needs an ingenious plan - and fast - to keep her café and customers safe. YAZMINA, a young pregnant woman stolen from her remote village and now abandoned on Kabul's violent streets. CANDACE, a wealthy American who has finally left her husband for her Afghan lover, the enigmatic Wakil. ISABEL, a determined journalist with a secret that might keep her from the biggest story of her life. And HALAJAN, the sixty-year-old den mother, whose long-hidden love affair breaks all the rules. As these five women discover there is more to each other than meets the eye, they form a unique bond that will change their lives forever. Because even in a place rife with conflict, love, friendship and hope will always survive . . . The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul is the heart-warming and life-affirming fiction sensation that captured the hearts of readers across the globe. The final chapter in Sunny and friends' heart-wrenching and uplifting story is available now. Order Farewell to the Little Coffee Shop of Kabul to find out what happens next...

In a little coffee shop in war-torn Kabul, five very different women unite for one important cause: to protect the women in Afghanistan. Together, these five women set out to change their lives, and the lives of women in Afghanistan, for ever

In a little coffee shop in one of the most dangerous places on earth, five very different women come together. They discover there's more to one another than meets the eye, they form a unique bond that will for ever change their lives and the lives of many others.

Oman. The ancient land of frankincense, wind-swept deserts, craggy mountaintops and turquoise seas. Into this magical nation come three remarkable women, each facing a crossroad in her life. Rachel, an American war photographer, who is struggling to shed the trauma of her career. Now she is headed to Oman to cover quite a different story - for a glossy travel magazine. Ariana Khan, a bubbly English woman who has rashly volunteered as Rachel's 'fixer', a job she's never heard of in a country she knows nothing about. And Miza, a young woman living far from her beloved homeland of Zanzibar. As the second wife of Tariq, she remains a secret from his terrifying 'other' wife, Maryam. Until the day that Tariq fails to come home... As the three women journey together across this extraordinary land, they quickly learn that, in Oman, things aren't always what they appear to be... The Zanzibar Wife is a bewitching story of clashing cultures and conflicting beliefs, of secrets and revelations, of mystery and magic, by the author of the beloved international bestseller The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul. 'As if Maeve Binchy had written 'The Kite Runner' - Kirkus Reviews

By the bestselling author of The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul, an inspiring story about one woman's quest to find herself after fleeing Afghanistan.

The collection features a blend of poems and sermons, showcasing the author's reflections and insights developed over time. Each piece offers a glimpse into the author's spiritual journey and creative expression, inviting readers to explore themes of faith, inspiration, and personal growth. The compilation serves as a testament to the author's dedication to both poetry and preaching, providing a unique perspective on life's experiences through lyrical and thoughtful prose.

The long-awaited sequel to the international bestseller, The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul, which captured the hearts of millions worldwide