The Daughters of Kobani

A Story of Rebellion, Courage, and Justice

De: Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

Narrado por: Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

The extraordinary story of the women who took on the Islamic State and won

"The Daughters of Kobani is an unforgettable and nearly mythic tale of women's power and courage. The young women profiled in this book fought a fearsome war against brutal men in impossible circumstances--and proved in the process what girls and women can accomplish when given the chance to lead. Brilliantly researched and respectfully reported, this book is a lesson in heroism, sacrifice, and the real meaning of sisterhood. I am so grateful that this story has been told."--Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Big Magic and Eat, Pray, Love

"Absolutely fascinating and brilliantly written, The Daughters of Kobani is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand both the nobility and the brutality of war. This is one of the most compelling stories in modern warfare."--Admiral William H. McRaven, author of Make Your Bed

In 2014, northeastern Syria might have been the last place you would expect to find a revolution centered on women's rights. But that year, an all-female militia faced off against ISIS in a little town few had ever heard of: Kobani. By then, the Islamic State had swept across vast swaths of the country, taking town after town and spreading terror as the civil war burned all around it. From that unlikely showdown in Kobani emerged a fighting force that would wage war against ISIS across northern Syria alongside the United States. In the process, these women would spread their own political vision, determined to make women's equality a reality by fighting--house by house, street by street, city by city--the men who bought and sold women.

Based on years of on-the-ground reporting, The Daughters of Kobani is the unforgettable story of the women of the Kurdish militia that improbably became part of the world's best hope for stopping ISIS in Syria. Drawing from hundreds of hours of interviews, bestselling author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon introduces us to the women fighting on the front lines, determined to not only extinguish the terror of ISIS but also prove that women could lead in war and must enjoy equal rights come the peace. In helping to cement the territorial defeat of ISIS, whose savagery toward women astounded the world, these women played a central role in neutralizing the threat the group posed worldwide. In the process they earned the respect--and significant military support--of U.S. Special Operations Forces.

Rigorously reported and powerfully told, The Daughters of Kobani shines a light on a group of women intent on not only defeating the Islamic State on the battlefield but also changing women's lives in their corner of the Middle East and beyond.

*This audiobook includes a PDF containing a map, acknowledgements, and a guide to the story's characters.

Connections between different tribes

Shows how women fought in the war and helped reshape thinking and their future.

Happy accident I truly enjoyed. Recommended.

I accidentally bought this via Amazon when trying to just add it to my list to consider… I decided to keep it and listen. I’m glad I did. It starts off slow, but builds to tell a complex backstory of the Kurds, ISIS, and the women who helped topple a global threat. I found it difficult to stop listening. I had never heard this story an I’m glad I know it now.

Fascinating Story

This is a wonderful story of political change in a part of the Middle East that is not well understood. I hope it is read and appreciated by lots of people. Usually I like books that are read by the author but this author could use a little voice coaching.

ISS what and why it happened?

If you want learn what happend and why it happend in Syria how ISS defeated and what sacrafies kurds did to achieve that goal highly recommend this book. great book very informative

Eye Opening!

Very striking account of a little-known band of female freedom fighters in Syria. Highly recommended!

Women taking charge of their own destiny

Overall, I really enjoyed this performance and telling of the story of the Syrian Kurds women who fought to liberate themselves and their country man from Isis control. I would recommend this book to young adults college age and older. I gave it a five star rating because the story was moving and the performance was well done and easy to follow. This book made me cry and it made me smile and it illuminated the work across the globe that needs to continue for women’s rights.

Strong women and real hero’s!

The story was hard to listen to, but made me understand the REAL warriors. This is not a Hollywood movie, this is the real battle in Syria. Listen and learn. Great performance and high respect for the women fighting real battles.

Read or listen - this is an important snd stunning book!

The author provides a thoughtful overview and well-grounded observations of a deeply complex region. I was stunned at the depth of strategic planning, courage, and sacrifice these women made on behalf of their people and communities. And for America, finally, some elements of our 20 years of war make good sense. We all know our history with the Kurds. So much promise and blood. For them, our decades of “alliance” has been a blessing and a curse. But our policy people and our men & women on the ground and in the air, made a difference.
And, from now on, I’m reading whatever Gayle T. Lemmon writes.

a most read.

one of the most important books I've listened to. and crucial in the spreading of the story of the women's struggle.
"shaheed namirin"

Fascinating

A powerful story of hate and unbelievable violence quashed by and with the help of mothers, sisters and women of the Kurdish people.