MY PEN IS THE WING OF A BIRD New Fiction by Afghan Women

Sitara Attaie is a strong choice to narrate these compelling short stories written by modern Afghani women. She delivers the variety of fictional experiences found in this unique volume, maximizing the power inherent in the wide-ranging, timely, and compelling storylines. Listeners are treated to stories of individuals who are struggling for personal autonomy against history, ongoing conflict, and restrictive cultural systems. From teens to housewives--they exert their power despite social constraints. Attaie lends her assertive voice to these writers, who are reaching international audiences for the first time. For fans of world literature, this is a rare volume that translates new Dari and Pashto writers into English. M.R. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2022]