Two books examine the lives of Afghans in the aftermath of American withdrawal
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Defiant Dreams: Growing Up Under the Taliban
This chapter explores the experiences of a young Afghan immigrant who has written a memoir about growing up under the Taliban. It delves into her struggles to get an education, the restrictions she faced, and the erasure of women from the public sphere after the US withdrawal. It highlights the challenges faced by women and girls in Afghanistan and poses the withdrawal anniversary as an opportunity for reflection and consideration of future responsibilities.
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