The Pearl That Broke Its Shell - by Nadia Hashimi (Paperback)

The Pearl That Broke Its Shell is a captivating tale of two Afghan women, spanning a century, who share similar destinies despite their different lives.

Rahima, living in Kabul in 2007, faces the challenges of growing up in a society ruled by the Taliban, with a drug-addicted father and no brothers.

Her only hope lies in the ancient Afghan custom of bacha posh, which allows her to dress and be treated as a son until she is of marriageable age.

As a boy, she has the freedom to attend school, go to the market, and chaperone her older sisters.

But what will happen when she reaches adulthood? Will Shekiba always live as a man? And if Rahima cannot adapt to life as a bride, how will she survive? This gripping novel interweaves the tales of these two women, separated by a century, who must navigate their destinies and forge their own paths in a society that seeks to confine them.

Will they find the strength and resilience to break free from the shackles of tradition and create their own futures? Find out in this unforgettable tale of identity, destiny, and the power of women's resilience.