Summary:
The memoir recounts the author's harrowing experience as a young Jewish-American woman who marries an Afghan man and becomes trapped in a life of cultural imprisonment and abuse upon moving to Afghanistan. It explores her eventual escape, reflections on gender oppression, and the clash between Western and traditional Islamic values.
Key points:
1. Cultural Differences: The book contrasts Western and Eastern cultures, focusing on women's rights. Chesler, an American, faces cultural shock and oppression in Afghanistan after marrying an Afghan man.
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