A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe 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 BedIn 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.
The Daughters of Kobani: A Story of Rebellion, Courage, and Justice by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon is a gripping and inspiring account of the women who fought against ISIS in the besieged Syrian city of Kobani. This powerful and poignant book tells the story of these brave women who risked everything to defend their city and their country.
Lemmon's book is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit. It is a story of courage, determination, and hope. The Daughters of Kobani is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the ongoing conflict in Syria and the role that women are playing in the fight for freedom and justice.
In this book, Lemmon tells the story of the women of the YPJ, a Kurdish militia that played a major role in the defense of Kobani. These women were ordinary people who were forced to take up arms to defend their homes and families from the brutal onslaught of ISIS. They faced unimaginable hardships and danger, but they never gave up.
The Daughters of Kobani is a story of hope. It is a story about the power of women to make a difference in the world. These women showed us that even in the darkest of times, we can find the strength to fight for what we believe in.
This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the Syrian conflict, women's rights, or the power of the human spirit. It is a powerful and inspiring story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
