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The Kabul Beauty School [Kindle Edition]

Deborah Rodriguez (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
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‘Kabul Beauty School transcends the feel-good genre largely because of the author's superior storytelling gifts and wicked sense of humor’ - New York Times ‘Bighearted and entertaining, Kabul Beauty School has a conversational style, but Rodriguez never shies away from the misery and oppression she encounters in the poor, rigidly patriarchal country’ - Entertainment Weekly ‘Composed of heartbreak, hope, poignancy and candour’ - LA Times ‘Colourful, suspenseful, funny... This witty and insightful memoir will be perfect for women's reading groups’ - Publishers Weekly ‘A very gutsy, real-life adventure story for women . . . This lively memoir is full of darkly funny moments - a customer who had never seen a blow dryer thinks it's a gun and runs screaming from the salon chair - and the humor leavens the horror stories about life in this war-torn land’ - People ‘[Rodriguez's] descriptions are endearingly frank (even about her own social gaffes), and her attempts to help those in need are inspirational and engaging’ - Washington Post

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In the tradition of Reading Lolita in Tehran, a look at the lives of women in Afghanistan through the lens of The Kabul Beauty School

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 972 KB
  • Print Length: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Sphere (7 Nov 2013)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00FQNQSQG
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #908 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too 19 Feb 2008
By TeensReadToo TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
Deborah Rodriguez is a beautician from Michigan who went over to Afghanistan after September 11th to help in any way she could. She quickly fell in love with the country and wanted to reestablish the Afghan beauticians who went out of existence when the Taliban took over. Along with help from others, she opened a beauty school where she trained Afghan women to become beauticians who could then open up their own beauty salons.

This amazing true story is heartwarming yet incredibly sad at the same time. The reader learns the personal and tragic story of the many Afghan women that Rodriguez befriends. We learn of their arranged marriages to men twice their age, abusive husbands who will divorce them if the women can't bear a son, and monetary struggles and desperate attempts to find that money. It is also wonderful to read about these same women becoming independent and happy due to their education from the beauty school and their friendship with Ms. Rodriguez.

This book is truly inspiring and educational. The reader learns about many customs and misconceptions about Afghanistan and its people through the real life experiences of Rodriguez. Her desire to help the kind Afghan people can inspire anyone to do the same.

KABUL BEAUTY SCHOOL is sure to please all readers who are open to learning about a foreign people, their customs, and an American woman who felt the need to dedicate her life to those less fortunate.

Reviewed by: Steph
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars great book 26 Oct 2013
By Olivia
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I loved this book. It had just the right amount of background info, cultural insight and interesting anecdotes. I cared about the people in it and about the fate of the school and also found the author a very inspiring woman as well as an excellent writer.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book 28 Jan 2012
By Joby
Format:Paperback
Excellent book - loved it! An inspirational lady changing the lives of Afghan women and teaching them skills that they can use in the future. Bought it for my hairdresser! Feel very lucky to have so much freedom.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Snatching a glimpse 12 Dec 2013
By Chellesbells
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
A little gem that speaks openly of the secret hardships Afghanis face, and yet the love this writer shares through her stories sweetens the bitter taste of the constant struggles people face to maintain an even footing in a place where rubble have a fondness of appearing.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars good author 8 Feb 2014
By Sharon Fergus
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was a little disappointed with this book it didn't have the same level of excitement as the little coffee shop of Kabul. After reading that book I thought this book would have the same impact as her other one
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Still reading at the moment. 29 Jan 2014
By TERRYJ
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I previously read the little coffee shop in Kabul which was excellent and I think it would make a good film one day.
I am enjoying this book very much and it is a real eye opener to everyday life in Kabul and the struggles of the people there which we all tend to overlook.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Very dissappointing. 20 May 2013
By Cherry Berry
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having read Deborah Rodriguez A Cup of Friendship which I thoroughly enjoyed, I bought The Kabul Beauty School. What a disappointment! the story was so weak, I only managed 50% of it, it annoyed me so much I deleted it from my Kindle. Sorry only one star.
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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brave beyond prudence 5 Sep 2008
By G. J. Weeks
Format:Paperback
I have read a number of books on Afghanistan and have visited Kabul. This is the most amazing book I have read concerning that troubled country. The author went there after 9/11 to work with a medical NGO. She found her hairdressing and beautician's skills much in demand and a way to help Afghan women eventually starting her own school. Her commitment to the Afghan women is outstanding. She is brave to the point of folly in battles with all and sundry from muggers to ministries.She becomes the second wife of an Afghan and in the end has to leave the country for her own safety. This is one very feisty female. Her book is all the more remarkable as despite her bad experiences with men, home and abroad, her book is devoid of any feministic reaction.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars A good book, touching story.
..but not as good as the Little Coffee Shop of Kabul. A little bit disjointed, but a good read nevertheless.
Published 2 days ago by M.A.D
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Loved this book. Couldn't put it down, I felt like i was part of it. Very good read! Highly recommend
Published 8 days ago by Natasha Irvine
5.0 out of 5 stars The Kabul Beauty School
I have absolutely enjoyed reading this book. It a book that once you start reading it you just can't stop, you want to read to find out what next.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Author!
After reading The Little Coffee Shop in Kabul, I was interested in reading this one. Did not disappoint. Read more
Published 1 month ago by jen d
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Inspirational true story!
I am so glad I found this book. It was very earthy, honest and a timely reminder of the reality of life for many women and children around the world. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sunnie
5.0 out of 5 stars Do read it
I always enjoy learning about real lives. This was well written, human and I learned so much not just about her but also about Afghanistan and what it is like I bacme absorbed in... Read more
Published 1 month ago by MRS SL MORE
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
This book gives an insight into the lives of Afghan women and the dreadful restrictions the suffer. It's the story of a very courageous American hairdresser who puts herself at... Read more
Published 1 month ago by dalegal
5.0 out of 5 stars a good read
A good read kept my attention to the end
Very informative with facts but the story was also very good
Published 1 month ago by diana51
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
Very good read! Interesting and captivating! Successfully offering a bright picture of a complicated country and a more intriguing culture.
Published 1 month ago by s
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting insight.
Interesting insight into living in Kabul as a foreigner and it is clear that doing so requires a certain sort of courage. Read more
Published 1 month ago by jacqui henderson
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