Summary:
The book chronicles the true story of an American hairdresser who opens a beauty academy for Afghan women in Kabul, offering them a place to learn a trade and gain independence. It explores the cultural challenges and personal transformations that occur as these women share their stories and hopes within the sanctuary of the beauty school.
Key points:
1. Education as Empowerment: The book stresses the role of education, especially for women, as a tool for empowerment. The author establishes a beauty school in Kabul to help Afghan women gain financial independence.
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