The Kabul Beauty School

The remarkable true story of the bestselling author of The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul , and the real women she met in Afghanistan 'Composed of heartbreak, hope, poignancy and candour' LA TIMES In a little beauty school in the war zone of Kabul, a community of women comes together, all with stories to tell. DEBBIE , the American hairdresser who co-founds the training salon. As the burqas are removed in class, curls are coiffed and make-up is applied, Debbie's students share with her their stories - and their hearts. MINA , forcibly married to a man in repayment of a family debt and threatened with having her child taken away. ROSHANNA , a tearful young bride terrified her in-laws will discover she's not a virgin. And NAHIDA , the prize pupil who bears the scars of her Taliban husband's approval. In the Kabul Beauty School, these women and many others find a safe haven and the seeds of their future independence. From the bestselling author of THE LITTLE COFFEE SHOP OF KABUL, this is an eye-opening, inspiring and enthralling true story. ___ PRAISE FOR DEBORAH RODRIGUEZ: 'Deborah Rodriguez is brilliant at transporting her readers to far flung destinations ' SUNDAY EXPRESS ' If you love The Kite Runner you'll love The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul . This compelling story of a cafe in the heart of Afghanistan, and the men and women who meet there, is full of heart and intelligence ' LOOK MAGAZINE 'A brilliant story of strength and appreciation of difference that restores belief in humanity' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'An eye-opening and uplifting tale about sisterhood and survival ' GRAZIA ' A heart-warming tale about female friendships' COSMOPOLITAN ' Captivating and addictive. The perfect book club read ' TAKE A BREAK