Meena: Heroine of Afganistan.

New York, NY St. Martin's Press, 2003. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Good++ in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows light shelfwear along the bottom edge and a bit of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; tiny dot of soiling to the top edge; binding shows slight lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean, but there is a phone number in red ink at the top of the rear free endpaper. DJ shows a faint crease at the top edge of the rear panel and another at the top corner of the inside front flap; mild rubbing overall; price unclipped. Overall, close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 208pp. Foreward by Alice Walker. Hardback with DJ. I don't think I have ever read a book as moving as the story of Meena and her life and formation of the feminist group RAWA, (Revolutionary Association for the women of Afghanistan.This very young woman did so much, risking her life daily to change the face of war torn Afghanistan. Even after her young unexpected death, her mission of hope for a better future in Afghanistan lives on today. Her dream was that one day her beloved country would be in peace and that men and women could live equally. To this day, even after the destruction of the Taliban, Afghanistan and it's people suffer. When you read this book you will be amazed at how much this young woman accomplished in her life. It is unbelievable. Many of us think of Afghanistan and muslims and we see the face of the enemy, Osama Bin Laden and the horrible Fundementalists that tore up their country. I think it should be required reading in the American schools and when we think of Afghanistan we should see the beautiful face of Meena, who believes in freedom, democracy and that everyone should be given a chance. I will never forget being touched by the life of Meena.