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Bantam
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January 1, 2011
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6.1 x 0.98 x 9.13 inches
ISBN-10

174275001X
ISBN-13

978-1742750019
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bantam (January 1, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 174275001X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1742750019
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 0.98 x 9.13 inches

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Deborah Rodriguez is the author of the international bestsellers The Kabul Beauty School, The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul, and Return to the Little Coffee Shop of Kabul. Those, as well as Farewell to the Little Coffee Shop of Kabul, were all inspired by her life in Afghanistan. She is also the author of Margarita Wednesdays, a memoir based on her experiences following her return to America, and the novels The Zanzibar Wife, Island on the Edge of the World, and The Moroccan Daughter.

Deborah spent five years teaching and later directing the Kabul Beauty School, the first

modern beauty academy and training salon in Afghanistan. She also owned the Oasis Salon and the Cabul Coffee House.

Deborah is the driving force behind Oasis Rescue, a nonprofit with an unwavering dedication to creating lasting change in conflict and disaster-stricken regions. As one of the directors of Oasis Beauty School, she works closely with Afghan refugees, imparting practical skills in the challenging environments they face. Deborah's work goes beyond skill-building; it's a catalyst for restoring livelihoods and hope.

She currently lives in Mazatlán, Mexico, where she owns Tippy Toes Salon and Spa.

For additional details visit www.deborahrodriguez.com

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Annie

Very thought provoking read.

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2019

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This is a really good read. It opens a window into life in Afghanistan, and how successive wars and occupations have taken a toll on the population there. Life (especially for women) seems expendable, and poverty a real issue. It also reinforces the notion that to live together we need to be really respectful of each other’s cultures and beliefs because it is so easy to misunderstand if you try looking at it only from your own point of view. Very thought provoking read.

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Sandar

A hopeful book for these times

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2017

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I thought that the character development was very well done. I felt as if I knew the people in this book, and I could relate to each one in some way. I also learned many things about life as it is in present day Afghanistan, a beautiful but war torn country, full of the clashing of the old traditional, and more open minded, modern ways.
I only gave it four stars, because especially towards the end, it seemed more like a romance novel. But overall, it was a very eye opening, uplifting adventure that took me to foreign lands and its people.

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Sue Canberra

A fantastic read

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2011

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This was engaging from the very first page. The characters immediately came to life with the reader developing an empathy for these amazing women and their life in Kabul. Initially unsure about reading a book set in Afganistan, this was surprisingly insightful with a great balance between fact and fiction. A book of hope, friendship and love in a most unlikely setting. Highly recommended for those seeking something a little different

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Schuyler T Wallace

I WANTED A LITTLE STRONGER COFFEE

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2013

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I wasn’t particularly impressed with THE LITTLE COFFEE SHOP OF KABUL by Deborah Rodriguez. The characters and the story were bland and I felt the author had more to tell us but either didn’t know how or was lacking in passion for her work. That said, I’d like to talk about some good things I found.

First, I liked to descriptions of Kabul. It’s apparent the author was familiar with the flavor of the city. The living conditions and the constant fear of violence hanging over the residents were quietly presented. Many books about the environment in Afghanistan are more graphic but Rodriguez, for her own reasons, seemed to downplay the graphic horrors that normally get reported. I also appreciated the writing skills of Rodriguez that kept me in the book, although somewhat unstimulated.

I also liked the atmosphere inside the coffee shop. There seemed to be a camaraderie and sense of family that Sunny, the owner, was anxious to preserve. I was comfortable there, almost tasting the coffee and simple meals being prepared.

But this gentleness, as displayed by the author, left many unanswered questions. How do people remain so calm in the face of terrorist activity that suddenly and violently kills with unexpected bombings? How did the denizens of the story come together? Where did they come from? How were the various associations formed? There seemed to be a lot of running around in dangerous locations for the simple purpose of buying some bread or picking up a love note.

I wanted to know a little more about how it feels to actually live in an atmosphere of terror. I wanted to know more about how Kabul residents survive and pick up after an attack; about how they feel about the Taliban and the reign of terror imposed on the country; about surviving the suffocating oppression of women. The author touched on elements of all these conditions but in less detail than I would have liked.

Schuyler T Wallace
Author of TIN LIZARD TALES

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PamBakNJ

Predictable but Enlightening Information

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2011

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I have never read any books about Afghanistan, so this was incredibly enlightening to me. I learned a great deal about the Muslin religion and the way women are treated in that country. The story became a background to all the author shared about the country. Some people thought it wasn't gritty enough. Frankly, I thought that it was well-balanced to get people to read it and at the same time have them learn the circumstances. If it had been really down and dirty, I think it might have been too difficult for some to read. The story was very predictable which didn't really matter because I found the cultural information way more important than the simple story line. If the author wanted to get across the cruelty and vile conditions in Afghanistan, she was successful even though we all know they are actually much worse.

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Marie Bryant

A Fantastic Read!

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2013

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This story about a little coffee shop and it's people in a city in modern day Afghanistan gave me a personal look at what it would mean to live in a place such as this. Imagine living in a place where on a daily basis a bomb may go off and you may loose a friend or family member. Where business owners face problems such as bombs going off near them, then loosing power, then trying to work out ways to protect their property. On top of all that there are the social issues, the strict religious beliefs and the seemingly powerless situation that women are in. The Fantastic part about all of this, is that this little coffee shop and all the people in it have their own stories and as each one unfolds, each character shows such strengths, imaginations and character. I loved it.

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Keree Frakes

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Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022

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A nice new plot. Refreshing to have a mostly happy story. I enjoyed the author’s writing style. I look forward to another book by Deborah Rodriguez.

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Gry Skar

Feelgood and feel bad

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2014

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I enjoyed it very much, also taught me more about Afghanistan and it's women than I knew before. The book is very well written and the very different women in i would probably not even have met under other circumstances. The only thing I think is negative is that the ending was too quick, could have been given more time. The total score is five stars beause the book made me laugh and cry and I think the author knows what she writes about

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Miss Angel

Great novel

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2024

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Very moving and enlightening on life in Kabul. Would definitely recommend as a really good read. You get to love the characters.

Catwoman

Interesting reading

Reviewed in Spain on February 27, 2023

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I really enjoyed this book and felt that I came away understanding some of the trials and tribulations of Kabul. My heart goes out to the people who have suffered during these terrible times.

Rashmi Bansal

Chick lit in the backdrop of bombs

Reviewed in India on August 30, 2022

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A quick, breezy read with well-developed characters and enough emotional zing to make you want to read till the very end.

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Reviewed in Italy on August 10, 2021

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