{"title":"Kbora Ali","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKbora Ali\u003c\/strong\u003e offers compelling narratives that delve into personal journeys and significant life moments. Through a blend of honest reflection and vivid storytelling, these works explore themes of identity, resilience, and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly crafted memoirs that illuminate unique experiences, inviting reflection and connection. These stories provide thoughtful perspectives within the broader landscape of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"first-of-her-kind-by-kbora-ali-9781760687892","title":"First of Her Kind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKbora Ali was just nine when she arrived in Australia. She and her family had already fled the Taliban in their homeland of Afghanistan and been forced to leave the sanctuary they had found in Pakistan. Shy, uncertain and homesick, she faced a new language, different food, an unfamiliar culture. But her unwavering determination to succeed in her new home led her down an unexpected path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2016, aged 18, and initially against her parents' wishes, she became the first woman of Afghan descent to join the Australian Army. Her decision brought unforeseen celebrity and media coverage, including an award-winning SBS story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere was more to come. In 2022, Kbora transferred to the Australian Air Force and became a UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador. Two years later, she was named Enlisted Aviator of the Year and also Woman of the Year in the Advertiser and Sunday Mail SkyCity awards. At the end of 2024, she graduated with a master's degree in strategic people management from the University of New South Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKbora Ali is a compelling narrator, humble, refreshingly honest and full of insight, unafraid to express emotion, always grateful for her parents' sacrifices and the constant support of her siblings, especially her beloved sisters. In a world where immigration is too often associated with conflict and prejudice, \u003cem\u003eFirst of Her Kind\u003c\/em\u003e tells how one extraordinary young woman has overcome every challenge to build a fulfilling life that honours her heritage and the country she is proud to call home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48126554734828,"sku":"9781760687892","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760687892-first-of-her-kind.jpg?v=1785969547"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kbora-ali.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}