tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19640000.post6812252878678732885..comments2007-11-11T16:47:44.474-07:00Ameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05105214470972651791noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19640000.post-88903893484276606902007-11-11T16:47:00.000-07:002007-11-11T16:47:00.000-07:00Hello, thank you for the great review. I picked this book because I love to learn about different cultures. I have also read Azar Nafisi's Reading Lolita in Tehran, which is another amazing book about empowering women in oppressive worlds.<BR/><BR/>I don't know if what Kasey said is true but I certainly hope is not true.<BR/><BR/>Great blog!Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08820787755669216083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19640000.post-10910786045312161172007-10-10T12:39:00.000-07:002007-10-10T12:39:00.000-07:00You've won me over. This book is going on my 'to read' list. I'm new to your blog, but hope to visit more.<BR/><BR/>Please let me know if I can help you with any of your future book purchases through my website.<BR/><BR/>http://www.mybookwise.com/robertaarcher/amisare waswerebeenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17246821031136701973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19640000.post-6667400350307236122007-08-28T12:19:00.000-07:002007-08-28T12:19:00.000-07:00Hi everyone,<BR/><BR/>My name is Zachary, I am the son of Deborah Rodriguez. I want to thank you all in her behalf for your support and understanding. My mother is a good hearted woman who out of the kindness of her heart sacrificed her life with most of her family to help the women of Afghanistan.<BR/><BR/>I will send her your regards.<BR/><BR/>Yours sincerely,<BR/><BR/>Zachary LentzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19640000.post-21843890314787366692007-08-19T05:49:00.000-07:002007-08-19T05:49:00.000-07:00Hi Deborah,<BR/><BR/>How are you doing in Afghanistan.<BR/><BR/>Do you remember meeting me in Dubai on your way to Kabul at the Burj al Arab hotel.<BR/><BR/>How can I contact you?<BR/>My email is rehan AT raaiza DOT comrehanmerchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07326648115236228355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19640000.post-13373597599512760152007-06-01T21:05:00.000-07:002007-06-01T21:05:00.000-07:00First I should say, I have not read this book. Nor will I. I won't because I refuse to support the author in any way! The Amazon review fails to mention that the women from the school are now in danger for their lives. Promises made to them, that their pictures would not be published and that they would receive aid in leaving the country, were not kept. The women live in mortal fear; One even stated she believes that she will be killed for daring to share her story. Rodriguez's response? She claims the women misunderstood the promises she made. And, Rodriquez has since left her Afghan husband and the beauty school and fled to the U.S. The Afghan women have received no financial benefit from the author, from the book sales OR the movie deal for which Rodriguez has already received $80,000. In my opinion, Rodriguez is as guilty of crimes against these women as the Taliban or their husbands. Maybe even more so, since she masqueraded as a savior for these women, and abandoned them for her own gain. Truly despicable!Kaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408312883959825249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19640000.post-50690811517175085762007-04-10T22:58:00.000-07:002007-04-10T22:58:00.000-07:00I saw this book today and thought it looked interesting. Thanks for the review!Arleighhttp://www.historical-fiction.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19640000.post-75937160355323300462007-04-09T19:21:00.000-07:002007-04-09T19:21:00.000-07:00HI, Amelia!<BR/><BR/>So lovely to see you blogging again! I think you returned while I was away on hiatus.<BR/><BR/>I had heard about this book on a radio program a while ago, but as I hadn't made a note of the title, I might have forgotten about it...seeing your lovely review reminds me that I need to pick it up.<BR/><BR/>And congrats on being picked to be an Elle juror, how fantastic is that!Lotus Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19640000.post-58078005891038106472007-03-29T14:10:00.000-07:002007-03-29T14:10:00.000-07:00Literary Feline - Thank you! I do hope that you enjoy it. To be honest, I did get frustrated because of the supression of the women. It really pisses me off. But we get to see a side of the culture that has not been portrayed by the media. I think that is what affected me the most. <BR/><BR/>Danielle - They certainly have! It's been pretty fun discovering new authors :)<BR/><BR/>Nancy - I hope that you enjoy it! :)Ameliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05105214470972651791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19640000.post-31157556928171965102007-03-29T06:44:00.000-07:002007-03-29T06:44:00.000-07:00I will read this now that it got a rave review from you. Not something I would have picked up. Adding to my TBR right now.Nancyhttp://crazedmom.net/WordPressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19640000.post-58690287333527743502007-03-28T09:57:00.000-07:002007-03-28T09:57:00.000-07:00I might not have picked this one up either, but it does sound interesting! It sounds as though Elle is keeping you busy!daniellehttp://www.danitorres.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19640000.post-29766716629563492742007-03-27T19:28:00.000-07:002007-03-27T19:28:00.000-07:00Thank you for a wonderful review, Amelia. I hesitate before picking up books like these without a friend's recommendation. Mostly for the doubts you voiced before reading it. This one definitely has earned a place on my wish list thanks to your review.Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.com