Bitter Roots Tender Shoots

I'm inspired by brave, original Canadian women. Sally Armstrong is one such woman. An Order of Canada member, she is a documentary filmmaker, teacher, author, human rights activist and contributing editor at Macleans.

Back in 2002, she published the bestselling book Veiled Threat: The Hidden Power of the Women of Afghanistan. This year, she revisits Afghanistan with her new book Bitter Roots Tender Shoots: The Uncertain Fate of Afghanistan's Women. She compares women's lives pre- and post- Taliban. Researching the book, Armstrong interviewed Afghan and Western women who are committed to improving health, education, culture, religion and human rights.

Check out the book here.

Buy a copy at Amazon.ca and Chapters.Indigo.

Image courtesy of Penguin Group (Canada)

Recent Entries:
· The Pill's 50th Birthday
· Superwoman of the Day: Hungry Girl
· Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk

[ READER COMMENTS ]

Add your comments...

We kindly ask that you keep your comments relevant to this blog entry. Abusive or inappropriate comments or comments that are specifically promotional in nature may be removed.

Your Name: (required)

Your Email Address: (required, will be kept private)

Your Website's URL: (optional)

Would you like us to remember your info for next time?
YesNo

Your Comments: