Secrets of the Kashmir Valley
"Qazi brings the colors, smells, people and politics of Kashmir to life. The only thing more enlightening would be to travel there yourself" -- Porter Fox, Editor of Nowhere Magazine
"This powerful book provides emotional insight into this divided region." -- Ross Kaufman, Academy Award-winning Filmmaker
"A brilliant read. This book reveals why human security is a global issue." -- U.S. Ambassador Prudence Bushnell
A groundbreaking story of madmen, militants and the military fighting in the world's highest battlefield.
Secrets or Death.
In this heartbreaking book, American storyteller, scholar and speaker Farhana Qazi takes you inside Kashmir, the world's most militarized zone--also called Paradise on earth--to tell the true, emotional stories of women brutalized by decades of war. In this incredible journey, Qazi examines conflict from both sides of the contested border, moving across mountains in India and Pakistan to bring you the secrets of an unforgettable people.
Kashmir is an active conflict. It is unsettling and unpredictable. Every day, someone dies. Someone is detained. Or someone disappears. The valley of death is also described as Wonderland, but in this land of magic and myth, there are madmen, militants, and militaries that trample on Kashmir's beauty. After seven decades of war, Kashmiris go on living. They go to school. They fall in love. They get married. Many have children. They do what seems normal, despite the protests, politics, and paranoia of living in a place that is not free. Qazi uses powerful storytelling and descriptive prose to reveal the secrets of conflict. This book is a heart-breaking reminder that military occupation must end so the Kashmiri people can be free.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
"An American woman sets out on a journey to understand one of Asia's longest running wars and the role of women within it. Farhana's bravery, open-mindedness, intelligence and tenacity take her into danger, real lives, raw emotions and ultimately discovery. This is a book that must be read by those who wish to deeply understand the motivations, lives and thoughts behind women in Kashmir." --Robert Young Pelton, Author & Documentary Filmmaker
"Farhana Qazi's brilliant book combines her unique personal experience with her deep knowledge of the region, its people and its culture to tell us a story far more informative about today's events than any intelligence brief. And it is beautifully written--a joy to read." --Brian Michael Jenkins, Counter-Terrorism Expert
"Secrets of the Valley is an important book that unveils the quintessential role of women in one of the most contested areas of the world. It is a deeply touching and personal story that pulls us closer to the women and men in Kashmir." --Seth G. Jones, Director, Transnational Threats Project, The Center For Strategic & International Studies
"Farhana gives us an extraordinarily different perspective with a focus on women. For anyone who wishes to understand this land of poets and mystics, this is essential reading." --Akbar Ahmed, Author, Playwright & Former Diplomat
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"This powerful book provides emotional insight into this divided region." -- Ross Kaufman, Academy Award-winning Filmmaker
"A brilliant read. This book reveals why human security is a global issue." -- U.S. Ambassador Prudence Bushnell
A groundbreaking story of madmen, militants and the military fighting in the world's highest battlefield.
Secrets or Death.
In this heartbreaking book, American storyteller, scholar and speaker Farhana Qazi takes you inside Kashmir, the world's most militarized zone--also called Paradise on earth--to tell the true, emotional stories of women brutalized by decades of war. In this incredible journey, Qazi examines conflict from both sides of the contested border, moving across mountains in India and Pakistan to bring you the secrets of an unforgettable people.
Kashmir is an active conflict. It is unsettling and unpredictable. Every day, someone dies. Someone is detained. Or someone disappears. The valley of death is also described as Wonderland, but in this land of magic and myth, there are madmen, militants, and militaries that trample on Kashmir's beauty. After seven decades of war, Kashmiris go on living. They go to school. They fall in love. They get married. Many have children. They do what seems normal, despite the protests, politics, and paranoia of living in a place that is not free. Qazi uses powerful storytelling and descriptive prose to reveal the secrets of conflict. This book is a heart-breaking reminder that military occupation must end so the Kashmiri people can be free.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
"An American woman sets out on a journey to understand one of Asia's longest running wars and the role of women within it. Farhana's bravery, open-mindedness, intelligence and tenacity take her into danger, real lives, raw emotions and ultimately discovery. This is a book that must be read by those who wish to deeply understand the motivations, lives and thoughts behind women in Kashmir." --Robert Young Pelton, Author & Documentary Filmmaker
"Farhana Qazi's brilliant book combines her unique personal experience with her deep knowledge of the region, its people and its culture to tell us a story far more informative about today's events than any intelligence brief. And it is beautifully written--a joy to read." --Brian Michael Jenkins, Counter-Terrorism Expert
"Secrets of the Valley is an important book that unveils the quintessential role of women in one of the most contested areas of the world. It is a deeply touching and personal story that pulls us closer to the women and men in Kashmir." --Seth G. Jones, Director, Transnational Threats Project, The Center For Strategic & International Studies
"Farhana gives us an extraordinarily different perspective with a focus on women. For anyone who wishes to understand this land of poets and mystics, this is essential reading." --Akbar Ahmed, Author, Playwright & Former Diplomat
Secrets of the Kashmir Valley
"Qazi brings the colors, smells, people and politics of Kashmir to life. The only thing more enlightening would be to travel there yourself" -- Porter Fox, Editor of Nowhere Magazine
"This powerful book provides emotional insight into this divided region." -- Ross Kaufman, Academy Award-winning Filmmaker
"A brilliant read. This book reveals why human security is a global issue." -- U.S. Ambassador Prudence Bushnell
A groundbreaking story of madmen, militants and the military fighting in the world's highest battlefield.
Secrets or Death.
In this heartbreaking book, American storyteller, scholar and speaker Farhana Qazi takes you inside Kashmir, the world's most militarized zone--also called Paradise on earth--to tell the true, emotional stories of women brutalized by decades of war. In this incredible journey, Qazi examines conflict from both sides of the contested border, moving across mountains in India and Pakistan to bring you the secrets of an unforgettable people.
Kashmir is an active conflict. It is unsettling and unpredictable. Every day, someone dies. Someone is detained. Or someone disappears. The valley of death is also described as Wonderland, but in this land of magic and myth, there are madmen, militants, and militaries that trample on Kashmir's beauty. After seven decades of war, Kashmiris go on living. They go to school. They fall in love. They get married. Many have children. They do what seems normal, despite the protests, politics, and paranoia of living in a place that is not free. Qazi uses powerful storytelling and descriptive prose to reveal the secrets of conflict. This book is a heart-breaking reminder that military occupation must end so the Kashmiri people can be free.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
"An American woman sets out on a journey to understand one of Asia's longest running wars and the role of women within it. Farhana's bravery, open-mindedness, intelligence and tenacity take her into danger, real lives, raw emotions and ultimately discovery. This is a book that must be read by those who wish to deeply understand the motivations, lives and thoughts behind women in Kashmir." --Robert Young Pelton, Author & Documentary Filmmaker
"Farhana Qazi's brilliant book combines her unique personal experience with her deep knowledge of the region, its people and its culture to tell us a story far more informative about today's events than any intelligence brief. And it is beautifully written--a joy to read." --Brian Michael Jenkins, Counter-Terrorism Expert
"Secrets of the Valley is an important book that unveils the quintessential role of women in one of the most contested areas of the world. It is a deeply touching and personal story that pulls us closer to the women and men in Kashmir." --Seth G. Jones, Director, Transnational Threats Project, The Center For Strategic & International Studies
"Farhana gives us an extraordinarily different perspective with a focus on women. For anyone who wishes to understand this land of poets and mystics, this is essential reading." --Akbar Ahmed, Author, Playwright & Former Diplomat
"This powerful book provides emotional insight into this divided region." -- Ross Kaufman, Academy Award-winning Filmmaker
"A brilliant read. This book reveals why human security is a global issue." -- U.S. Ambassador Prudence Bushnell
A groundbreaking story of madmen, militants and the military fighting in the world's highest battlefield.
Secrets or Death.
In this heartbreaking book, American storyteller, scholar and speaker Farhana Qazi takes you inside Kashmir, the world's most militarized zone--also called Paradise on earth--to tell the true, emotional stories of women brutalized by decades of war. In this incredible journey, Qazi examines conflict from both sides of the contested border, moving across mountains in India and Pakistan to bring you the secrets of an unforgettable people.
Kashmir is an active conflict. It is unsettling and unpredictable. Every day, someone dies. Someone is detained. Or someone disappears. The valley of death is also described as Wonderland, but in this land of magic and myth, there are madmen, militants, and militaries that trample on Kashmir's beauty. After seven decades of war, Kashmiris go on living. They go to school. They fall in love. They get married. Many have children. They do what seems normal, despite the protests, politics, and paranoia of living in a place that is not free. Qazi uses powerful storytelling and descriptive prose to reveal the secrets of conflict. This book is a heart-breaking reminder that military occupation must end so the Kashmiri people can be free.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
"An American woman sets out on a journey to understand one of Asia's longest running wars and the role of women within it. Farhana's bravery, open-mindedness, intelligence and tenacity take her into danger, real lives, raw emotions and ultimately discovery. This is a book that must be read by those who wish to deeply understand the motivations, lives and thoughts behind women in Kashmir." --Robert Young Pelton, Author & Documentary Filmmaker
"Farhana Qazi's brilliant book combines her unique personal experience with her deep knowledge of the region, its people and its culture to tell us a story far more informative about today's events than any intelligence brief. And it is beautifully written--a joy to read." --Brian Michael Jenkins, Counter-Terrorism Expert
"Secrets of the Valley is an important book that unveils the quintessential role of women in one of the most contested areas of the world. It is a deeply touching and personal story that pulls us closer to the women and men in Kashmir." --Seth G. Jones, Director, Transnational Threats Project, The Center For Strategic & International Studies
"Farhana gives us an extraordinarily different perspective with a focus on women. For anyone who wishes to understand this land of poets and mystics, this is essential reading." --Akbar Ahmed, Author, Playwright & Former Diplomat
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781663539991 |
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| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
| Publication date: | 04/19/2023 |
| Edition description: | 3rd ed. |
| Pages: | 176 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.41(d) |
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