The Little Coffee Shop Of Kabul

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The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul by Deborah Rodriguez is a captivating tale set in a cafΓ© in the heart of Kabul. The story weaves together the lives of five diverse women, each navigating challenges within the vibrant yet tumultuous backdrop of a conflict-ridden city. As their paths intertwine, they form unexpected bonds of friendship and resilience, striving to find hope and support amidst adversity.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories set in exotic locations that explore themes of friendship, resilience, and cultural diversity. With a cast of strong female characters, it intricately weaves together their lives and struggles within the backdrop of a vibrant yet volatile Kabul, offering both heartwarming and thought-provoking moments.

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The Little Coffee Shop Of Kabul

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Celebrating Deborah Rodriguez's international bestseller - now reissued in a special 10th anniversary edition!

This special edition includes exclusive new author content.

One little cafe. Five extraordinary women . . .

In a little coffee shop in one of the most dangerous places on earth, five very different women come together.

Sunny, the proud proprietor, who needs an ingenious plan - and fast - to keep her cafe and customers safe . . .

Yazmina, a young pregnant woman stolen from her remote village and now abandoned on Kabul's violent streets . . .

Candace, a wealthy American who has finally left her husband for her Afghan lover, the enigmatic Wakil . . .

Isabel, a determined journalist with a secret that might keep her from the biggest story of her life . . .

And Halajan, the sixty-year-old den mother, whose long-hidden love affair breaks all the rules.

As these five discover there's more to one another than meets the eye, they form a unique bond that will for ever change their lives and the lives of many others.

If you loved The Kite Runner you'll love The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul. Look Magazine

'A heart-warming tale that's utterly irresistible.' Madison

'Perfect summer reading.' Herald Sun

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The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul by Deborah Rodriguez has received positive reviews for its engaging narrative and vivid portrayal of life in Afghanistan. Readers appreciate the strong character development and how the book intricately weaves the personal stories of five women. Critics often mention its ability to offer insight into different cultural perspectives while maintaining a warm and hopeful tone.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143777311

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 232g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Deborah Rodriguez is the author of the international bestsellers The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul, Return to the Little Coffee Shop of Kabul, The Zanzibar Wife, Island on the Edge of the World and The Moroccan Daughter. She has also written two memoirs- The Kabul Beauty School, about her life in Afghanistan, and The House on Carnaval Street, on her experiences following her return to America. She spent five years teaching and later directing the Kabul Beauty School, the first modern beauty academy and training salon in Afghanistan. Deborah also owned the Oasis Salon and the Cabul Coffee House, and is the founder of the nonprofit organization Oasis Rescue, which aims to teach women in post-conflict and disaster-stricken areas the art of hairdressing. She currently lives in Mazatlan, Mexico, where she owns Tippy Toes salon and spa.

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