'THE DRESSMAKER OF KHAIR KHANA gives voice to many of our world's unsung heroines. Against all odds, these young women created hope and community, and they never gave up. This book is guaranteed to move you - and to show you a side of Afghanistan few ever see.' -- ANGELINA JOLIE 'Kamela Sediqi's unforgettable story shows just how far we are willing to go for those we love, and proves once again the power of girls to remake our world. This is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read.' -- GREG MORTENSON, author of THREE CUPS OF TEA "Gayle Lemmon's riveting portrait of Kamila, told with grace, elegance and passion, captures the extraordinary tenacity and ingenuity of one woman who quietly broke the rules to defy the Taliban and save her family. A powerful read that serves as a reminder that Afghanistan can never thrive until it embraces the active involvement of women--with their resourcefulness, spirit and resilience-- in its leadership and future." -- Tina Brown

Gayle Tzamach Lemmon worked as a journalist for nearly ten years and as a producer with ABC News Political Unit. She has an MBA from Harvard where she began writing about women entrepreneurs in war zones, including in Afghanistan.