Show notes
The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, tells the story of Kamila Sidiqui and her sisters, who, under Kamila’s bravery, courage, and perseverance, were able to survive under the Taliban rule in Kabul, Afghanistan once their parents and older brother were forced to flee. Charged with her family’s survival, Kamila invented a way to provide for her family—by making dresses. She eventually mobilized her sisters, and their friends, and her local community. Kamila’s ability to keep going even as her world fell apart, her bravery and courage when she unexpectedly became the primary breadwinner for her family, completely unprepared, and her entrepreneurial spirit, all make her a Modern Athena. INDEX00:00-01:56 Intro and Background of the Book01:57-11:23 The Taliban Reginme Takes Over11:24-16:43 Kamila’s Family16:44-19:31 The Book Swap19:32-21:34 Money Begins to Run Out21:35-26:07 Kamila Becomes a Seamstress26:08-32:08 Kamila Starts Her Business32:09-41:03 Her Business Expands41:04-44:12 A Dressmaking School is Created44:13-49:19 The Unexpected Wedding Party49:20-51:36 A Message from the Taliban51:37-54:59 The Tides Begin to Change55:00-58:55 After September 11, 200158:56-59:47 Outro and Next EpisodeVisit www.modernathenas.com for links to all episodes.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or YouTube.Follow us on Twitter/Facebook @modernathenasFollow us on Instagram @themodernathenaspodcastSend us feedback or leave a review! Thanks for listening.