NPR's Book of the Day Two books examine the lives of Afghans in the aftermath of American withdrawal
Sep 22, 2023
Journalist Mitchell Zuckoff discusses his book chronicling activist Homeira Qaderi's escape from Kabul. Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor talk about Defiant Dreams, which depicts growing up under Taliban rule. Topics include the evacuation efforts, individual action in the aftermath of the withdrawal, challenges faced by Afghan citizens, and the determination of young Afghan women to educate themselves.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Rescuing O'Mira
02:16 • 8min
The Power of One Person: Lessons from the Aftermath of American Withdrawal in Afghanistan
10:02 • 2min
Defiant Dreams: Growing Up Under the Taliban
12:15 • 8min
The Aftermath of American Withdrawal and the Challenges Faced by Afghans
20:26 • 2min
The Determination of Young Afghan Women to Educate Themselves
22:43 • 2min