Return to the Little Coffee Shop of Kabul

Name: Return to the Little Coffee Shop of Kabul
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780857988324
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By Deborah Rodriguez

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Return to the Little Coffee Shop of Kabul follows the lives of five women whose paths intersect at a coffee shop amidst the vibrant, chaotic backdrop of Kabul. The story explores themes of friendship, resilience, and hope as these women navigate personal challenges, cultural expectations, and the complexities of life in Afghanistan. Each character's journey highlights the strength found in community and the reconnection with a place that holds profound personal significance for them.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love stories about friendship and resilience set against the vibrant and complex backdrop of Afghanistan. This heartwarming tale revisits characters you may have grown fond of, as they navigate new challenges and bonds that bind them together in their shared quest for hope and connection.

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Sunny, its former proprietor and the new owner of the Screaming Peacock Vineyard in the Pacific Northwest. But can she handle the challenges of life on her own?

Yazmina, the young mother who now runs the cafe, until a terrifying event strikes at the heart of her family, and business...

Layla and Kat, two Afghan teenagers in America, both at war with the cultures that shaped them...

Zara, a young woman about to be forced into a marriage with a man she despises, with devastating consequences for all...

These five women are about to learn what Halajan, Yazmina's rebellious mother-in-law, has known all along - that when the world as you know it disappears, you find a new way to survive...

Reuniting us with many of the compelling characters from the international bestseller The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul, Deborah Rodriguez offers up an inspiring story of strength and courage in a world where happily-ever-afters aren't as simple as they seem.

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Return to the Little Coffee Shop of Kabul by Deborah Rodriguez has received praise for its engaging storytelling and vivid depiction of a diverse group of women navigating challenges in a post-war context. Readers appreciate Rodriguez’s ability to weave together the personal stories of each character with cultural insights into Afghanistan. While some critics mention that the novel can occasionally feel like it's catering to a Western audience, many find it a heartwarming and eye-opening continuation of the characters' journeys.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857988324

Publisher: Transworld Publishers (Division of Random House Australia)

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 April 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Bantam

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Deborah Rodriguez is the author of the international bestsellers The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul and Return to the Little Coffee Shop of Kabul. 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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