A Different Kind of Daughter
25 February 2016Imprint: Bluebird
Synopsis
A Different Kind of Daughter is a powerful memoir about a young Pakistani girl who, until the age of twelve, was disguised as a boy so she could compete in sports.
'Maria Toorpakai has risen from the turmoil of tribal life in Pakistan to become not only a world-class athlete, but a true inspiration, a pioneer for millions of other women...
Details
25 February 2016320 pages
9781509800797Imprint: Bluebird
Reviews
It's hard enough to become the best in the world at anything. It's even harder when people want to kill you just for trying.Mary Carillo - NBC Sports
A vivid personal account of a courageous young woman standing up to one of the world's most oppressive theocraciesKirkus Reviews
Beyond BraveSunday Express
A remarkably vivid bookHerald Scotland
