The Kabul Beauty School
Nov 2013 · Hachette UK
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The remarkable true story of the bestselling author of The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul, and the real women she met in Afghanistan
'Composed of heartbreak, hope, poignancy and candour' LA TIMES
In a little beauty school in the war zone of Kabul, a community of women comes together, all with stories to tell.
DEBBIE, the American hairdresser who co-founds the training salon. As the burqas are removed in class, curls are coiffed and make-up is applied, Debbie's students share with her their stories - and their hearts.
MINA, forcibly married to a man in repayment of a family debt and threatened with having her child taken away.
ROSHANNA, a tearful young bride terrified her in-laws will discover she's not a virgin.
And NAHIDA, the prize pupil who bears the scars of her Taliban husband's approval.
In the Kabul Beauty School, these women and many others find a safe haven and the seeds of their future independence.
From the bestselling author of THE LITTLE COFFEE SHOP OF KABUL, this is an eye-opening, inspiring and enthralling true story.
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PRAISE FOR DEBORAH RODRIGUEZ:
'Deborah Rodriguez is brilliant at transporting her readers to far flung destinations' SUNDAY EXPRESS
'If you love The Kite Runner you'll love The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul. This compelling story of a cafe in the heart of Afghanistan, and the men and women who meet there, is full of heart and intelligence' LOOK MAGAZINE
'A brilliant story of strength and appreciation of difference that restores belief in humanity' DAILY TELEGRAPH
'An eye-opening and uplifting tale about sisterhood and survival' GRAZIA
'A heart-warming tale about female friendships' COSMOPOLITAN
'Captivating and addictive. The perfect book club read' TAKE A BREAK
'Composed of heartbreak, hope, poignancy and candour' LA TIMES
In a little beauty school in the war zone of Kabul, a community of women comes together, all with stories to tell.
DEBBIE, the American hairdresser who co-founds the training salon. As the burqas are removed in class, curls are coiffed and make-up is applied, Debbie's students share with her their stories - and their hearts.
MINA, forcibly married to a man in repayment of a family debt and threatened with having her child taken away.
ROSHANNA, a tearful young bride terrified her in-laws will discover she's not a virgin.
And NAHIDA, the prize pupil who bears the scars of her Taliban husband's approval.
In the Kabul Beauty School, these women and many others find a safe haven and the seeds of their future independence.
From the bestselling author of THE LITTLE COFFEE SHOP OF KABUL, this is an eye-opening, inspiring and enthralling true story.
___
PRAISE FOR DEBORAH RODRIGUEZ:
'Deborah Rodriguez is brilliant at transporting her readers to far flung destinations' SUNDAY EXPRESS
'If you love The Kite Runner you'll love The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul. This compelling story of a cafe in the heart of Afghanistan, and the men and women who meet there, is full of heart and intelligence' LOOK MAGAZINE
'A brilliant story of strength and appreciation of difference that restores belief in humanity' DAILY TELEGRAPH
'An eye-opening and uplifting tale about sisterhood and survival' GRAZIA
'A heart-warming tale about female friendships' COSMOPOLITAN
'Captivating and addictive. The perfect book club read' TAKE A BREAK
Ratings and reviews
3.7
18 reviews
Lauren Dunford
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April 12, 2014
I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would. It is always difficult to know how authentic and honest a memoir such as this really is, but it reads to me like an honest account of the author's time in Afghanistan. The shocking and brutal moments are interspersed with humour. The friendship and sense of community of the women, as well as their strong will to survive and prosper, is ultimately hopeful and uplifting.
Elaine P
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June 4, 2014
Disappointed, not as enjoyable as I was led to believe by previous reviews and certainly not as sophisticated as other books about life in Kabul. If you want a more descriptive, emotionally charged read, try The Kite Runner.
Ms E
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December 26, 2016
Loved the description of dusty life in Afghanistan and how the women also learnt hairdressing in a foreign land/language, and their personal journies. Fabulous
About the author
Deborah Rodriguez spent five years teaching and later directing the Kabul Beauty School, the first
modern beauty academy and training salon in Afghanistan. She also owned the Oasis Salon and the Cabul Coffee House, and is the founder of the nonprofit organisation Oasis Rescue, which aims to teach women in post-conflict and disaster-stricken areas the art of hairdressing.
Deborah lives in Mazatlán, Mexico, where she owns Tippy Toes salon and spa. To learn more about her, visit www.debbierodriguez.com
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