{"title":"Malaina Kapoor","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Malaina Kapoor, an emerging voice in the realm of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. Known for her poignant storytelling and insightful narratives, Kapoor captures the essence of human experience with depth and empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eDefiant Dreams\u003c\/em\u003e, illuminates the lives of individuals who have surmounted significant challenges to pursue their aspirations. With a keen eye for detail and a compassionate approach, Kapoor provides readers not just with stories, but with journeys that resonate on many levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned reader of memoirs or new to the genre, Malaina Kapoor’s writing promises to inspire and engage with tales of ambition, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of defying the odds. Immerse yourself in her narratives, and discover the power of dreams that refuse to be subdued.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"defiant-dreams-by-sola-mahfouz-9780857528810","title":"Defiant Dreams","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary memoir of a young woman from Afghanistan and her struggle to rise above the circumstances into which she was born. A memoir of education, oppression, misogyny, inequality, determination and incredible resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I began to grow up the day my mother warned me to stop laughing.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt age eleven, Sola Mahfouz was told she could no longer attend school. The Taliban threatened that any girl who dared to continue their education would have acid thrown in their face, be kidnapped, or worse. Confined to the walls of her home, Sola watched as the few freedoms of childhood were stripped away. She was forbidden to play, to sing, even to laugh. Her early teenage years were consumed by restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRealising that she would have to either succumb to this life or find a way out, she decided on the latter. At age sixteen, without even a basic ability to add or subtract, she began secretly learning maths and English. By reading dictionaries and taking free online courses, she taught herself theoretical physics and philosophy, all from a home she could only leave five times a year. In the space of nine years, she achieved the level of education that a westerner might take 25 years to do and against all odds moved to America to study quantum computing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a radical act to tell the story of an Afghan woman. Too often, they are portrayed only as victims, their identities erased by thick veils and blanket reporting. \u003cem\u003eDefiant Dreams\u003c\/em\u003e will change the narrative. It's the story of an Afghan girl who dared to ask for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46344089534700,"sku":"9780857528810","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8213633482493.jpg?v=1744012225"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/malaina-kapoor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}