Summary and Analysis of the Dressmaker of Khair Khana

ebook Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe: Based on the Book by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon · Smart Summaries

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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Gayle Tzemach Lemmon's book.

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This short summary and analysis of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana: Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe includes:
  • Historical context
  • Chapter-by-chapter overviews
  • Profiles of the main characters
  • Detailed timeline of key events
  • Important quotes
  • Fascinating trivia
  • Glossary of terms
  • Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work

  • About The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon:


    The Dressmaker of Khair Khana is the inspiring true story of Kamila Sidiqi, a young woman who received her teaching certificate the day the Taliban entered and occupied Kabul in 1990. With ingenuity, faith, and leadership, Kamila established a garment business in her living room—employing family members and neighbors—which enabled their survival in during one of the most tumultuous decades in the region.

    Gayle Tzemach Lemmon tells the uplifting story of the women who, with quiet heroism, not only survived Taliban rule, but supported and protected their families and fellow Afghans.

    The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.
    Summary and Analysis of the Dressmaker of Khair Khana