The dressmaker of Khair Khana : five sisters, one remarkable family, and the woman who risked everything to keep them safe
(Book - Regular Print)
Author
Published
New York, NY : Harper, [2011].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xxx, 256 pages : illustrations, portrait ; 22 cm
Status
Chino Valley Public Library - NF - Nonfiction Books
958.1092 TZE
1 available
958.1092 TZE
1 available
Cottonwood Public Library - NF - Nonfiction Books
958.1 TZEMACH
1 available
958.1 TZEMACH
1 available
Prescott Public Library - NF - Nonfiction Books
958.1092 SIDIQI
1 available
958.1092 SIDIQI
1 available
More Details
Published
New York, NY : Harper, [2011].
Format
Book - Regular Print
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Lexile measure
1090
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-256).
Description
The incredible true account of Kamila Sidiqi who, when her father and brother were forced to flee Kabul, became the sole breadwinner for her five siblings. Armed only with grit and determination, she picked up a needle and thread and created a thriving business of her own and held her family together.
Target Audience
1090 L,Lexile
Target Audience
1090L,Lexile
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chino Valley Public Library - NF - Nonfiction Books | 958.1092 TZE | Find It Now |
| Cottonwood Public Library - NF - Nonfiction Books | 958.1 TZEMACH | Find It Now |
| Prescott Public Library - NF - Nonfiction Books | 958.1092 SIDIQI | Find It Now |
| Prescott Valley Public Library - BIO - Biography Collection | SIDIQI, KAMELA | Find It Now |
| Sedona Public Library - NF - Nonfiction Books | 958.1 TZEMACH LEMMON | Find It Now |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographies.
Businesswomen -- Afghanistan -- Kabul -- Biography.
Community life -- Afghanistan -- Kabul -- History -- 21st century.
Dressmakers -- Afghanistan -- Kabul -- Biography.
Kabul (Afghanistan) -- Biography.
Kabul (Afghanistan) -- Economic conditions -- 21st century.
Kabul (Afghanistan) -- Social life and customs -- 21st century.
Khair Khana (Kabul, Afghanistan) -- Biography.
Sidiqi, Kamela, -- 1977-
Sidiqi, Kamela, -- 1977- -- Family.
Sisters -- Afghanistan -- Kabul -- Biography.
Businesswomen -- Afghanistan -- Kabul -- Biography.
Community life -- Afghanistan -- Kabul -- History -- 21st century.
Dressmakers -- Afghanistan -- Kabul -- Biography.
Kabul (Afghanistan) -- Biography.
Kabul (Afghanistan) -- Economic conditions -- 21st century.
Kabul (Afghanistan) -- Social life and customs -- 21st century.
Khair Khana (Kabul, Afghanistan) -- Biography.
Sidiqi, Kamela, -- 1977-
Sidiqi, Kamela, -- 1977- -- Family.
Sisters -- Afghanistan -- Kabul -- Biography.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Lemmon, G. T. (2011). The dressmaker of Khair Khana: five sisters, one remarkable family, and the woman who risked everything to keep them safe (First edition.). Harper.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lemmon, Gayle Tzemach. 2011. The Dressmaker of Khair Khana: Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe. Harper.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lemmon, Gayle Tzemach. The Dressmaker of Khair Khana: Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe Harper, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Lemmon, Gayle Tzemach. The Dressmaker of Khair Khana: Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe First edition., Harper, 2011.
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