Meena, Heroine of Afghanistan The Martyr Who Founded Rawa, the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan

"A profoundly moving experience . . . a page-turner." -Los Angeles Times " 'Dare to show up . . . Dare to be present in your own time' . . . Meena is the story of a woman who did these things at great cost, in the process giving a face and voice to women who had none." -Washington Post Book World "After Meena's murder, the women inspired by her, despite great danger, continue the work. An important book." - Grace Paley "A vivid celebration of a contemporary heroine." -Kirkus Reviews "Chavis writes in a simple direct way, in keeping with RAWA's mission to educate women and girls." -The Women's Review of BooksChavis, Melody E. is the author of 'Meena, Heroine of Afghanistan The Martyr Who Founded Rawa, the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan', published 2004 under ISBN 9780312306908 and ISBN 0312306903.