The Pearl That Broke Its Shell

The Pearl That Broke Its Shell, a captivating novel penned by the talented Nadia Hashimi, is a compelling exploration of the human spirit. Published in 2015 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in a deep and thought-provoking story. The genre of the book is a blend of historical and contemporary fiction, offering a unique perspective on the lives of women in Afghanistan. The narrative oscillates between the past and the present, drawing parallels between the lives of two women related by blood but separated by time. Hashimi's storytelling prowess is on full display as she weaves a tale of courage, resilience, and the unbreakable will to survive against all odds. Don't miss the chance to delve into this remarkable story published by HarperCollins Publishers Inc.

A luminous and unforgettable tale of two women, destiny, and identity in AfghanistanKabul, 2007: The Taliban rules the streets. With a drug-addicted father and no brothers, Rahima and her sisters can rarely leave the house or attend school. Their only hope lies in the ancient Afghan custom of bacha posh, which allows young Rahima to dress and be treated as a son until she is of marriageable age. As a boy, she has the kind of freedom that was previously unimaginable . . . freedom that will transform her forever.But Rahima is not the first in her family to adopt this unusual custom. A century earlier, her great-great-grandmother Shekiba, left orphaned by an epidemic, saved herself and built a new life in the same way?the change took her on a journey from the deprivation of life in a rural village to the opulence of a king's palace in the bustling metropolis of Kabul.Crisscrossing in time, The Pearl That Broke Its Shell interweaves the stories of these two remarkable women who are separated by a century but share the same courage and dreams.