The Breadwinner, by Deborah Ellis, is a book inspired by life in Afghanistan. It's about a young girl named Parvana whose life is practically destroyed by the violence of her country. As the women in Afghanistan are forced to wear burkas and aren't privileged to go outside without a man, Parvana pretends to be a boy. She takes this extreme risk to earn money for her struggling family. This book is very educational and interesting. Also, if you buy this book, all the royalties earned will be donated to Women for Women in Afghanistan, dedicated to the education of Afghan girls in refugee camps in Pakistan.
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