The Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez

“The Kabul Beauty School” is a memoir written by Deborah Rodriguez, an American hairdresser who moved to Kabul, Afghanistan, shortly after the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001. The book chronicles Rodriguez’s experiences in Kabul as she establishes a beauty school to train local women in hairdressing and other beauty techniques.

The memoir provides a detailed and often poignant account of life in post-Taliban Kabul, as well as the struggles and triumphs of the women Rodriguez trains and works with. Throughout the book, Rodriguez also shares her own personal journey, including her struggles with her marriage, her quest for love, and her eventual decision to leave Afghanistan.

“The Kabul Beauty School” is a compelling and thought-provoking book that sheds light on the lives of Afghan women and the challenges they face in a male-dominated society. Rodriguez’s writing is honest, heartfelt, and often humorous, and her passion for her work and the women she trains is evident throughout the book. The memoir has been widely praised for its insights into Afghan culture and society, as well as for its celebration of the strength and resilience of the human spirit.