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The Dancer from Khiva: One Muslim Woman's Quest for Freedom
The Dancer from Khiva One Muslim Woman's Quest for Freedom
Author: Bibish
An unflinchingly honest memoir, The Dancer from Khiva is a true story that offers remarkable insights into Central Asian culture through the harrowing experiences of a young girl. — In a narrative that flows like a late-night confession, Bibish recounts her story. Born to an impoverished family in a deeply religious village in Uzbekistan, ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780802170507
ISBN-10: 0802170501
Publication Date: 8/5/2008
Pages: 176
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  • Currently 2.8/5 Stars.
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2.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
Book Type: Paperback
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I really liked this book. I like that she wrote it as though she were just talking to you and telling her story face to face. I'm still not sure why it says "one muslim woman's quest for freedom" in the description though. Maybe the publisher thought it would make for a good sale?
At some points in this book I wanted to cry, and then at some points I was laughing so hard I did cry. She is a very spirited woman, but I just wish that she would stand up for herself a little more. She doesn't dwell on the bad things. She tells it like it is and then moves on. I'm left with the impression that she plans to write a sequal and thats why the ending was a bit abrupt.


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