How Long to Read Secrets of the Kashmir Valley

How Long Does it Take to Read Secrets of the Kashmir Valley?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 6 minutes to read Secrets of the Kashmir Valley by Farhana Qazi

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Winner of the 21st Century Leader Award and the Humanitarian AwardAmerican scholar Farhana Qazi tells you a story that is unforgettable. In this new, special edition, Qazi takes you inside the world's most militarized zone to meet the women--peaceful protestors, political activists, and the prime victims of a brutal war. Discover Kashmir, a place of great beauty and immense tragedy. This book is not about the politics of war, but the people living inside it. Qazi shares the true, emotional, personal stories of women, who struggle, sacrifice, and survive against all odds. And to survive, women (and men) hold onto secrets or they die. Kashmir is an active conflict. It is unsettling and unpredictable. Every day, someone dies. Someone is detained. Or someone disappears. The valley of death is also described as 'Paradise on Earth.' But in this land of magic and myth, there are madmen and militaries that trample on Kashmir's beauty. After seven decades of war, Kashmiris go on living. They go to school. They fall in love. They get married. Many have children. They do what seems normal, despite the protests, politics, and paranoia of living in a place that is not free. Qazi uses powerful storytelling to reveal the secrets of conflict. This book is a heart-breaking reminder that military occupation must end to allow the Kashmiri people to be free. PRAISE FOR THE BOOK"A brilliant read. This book reveals why human security is a global issue." - U.S. AMBASSADOR PRUDENCE BUSHNELL"Qazi gives us insights into rarely visible Kashmir. Her powerful narrative and sensitive, brilliant storytelling, reveal her personal background and in-depth research experiences in Kashmir. A highly skilled writer, Qazi also provides a heart-and-soul connection for the reader that has been featured in organized panels at the United Nations." --LOIS A. HERMAN, UNITED NATIONS"Qazi brings the colors, smells, people and politics of Kashmir to life. The only thing more enlightening would be to travel there yourself." - PORTER FOX, EDITOR OF THE AWARD-WINNING NOWHERE MAGAZINE"Farhana Qazi, a Texan of Pakistani descent, has written a shimmering book about her encounters with the women of Kashmir, starting with her own mother, who joined the Pakistani Army to fight for Kashmir. Qazi travelled to this land of haunting beauty to interview activists and advisors, protestors and politicians, mothers and martyrs, educators and entertainers, and more. The result is a moving journey through what has been called "the most beautiful prison in the world."- DEBORAH SCROGGINS, AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST"An American woman sets out on a journey to understand one of Asia's longest running wars and the role of women within it. Farhana's bravery, open-mindedness, intelligence and tenacity take her into danger, real lives, raw emotions and ultimately discovery. This is a book that must be read by those who wish to deeply understand the motivations, lives and thoughts behind women in Kashmir." --ROBERT YOUNG PELTON, AUTHOR AND DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER "Farhana Qazi's brilliant book combines her unique personal experience with her deep knowledge of the region, its people and its culture to tell us a story far more informative about today's events than any intelligence brief. And it is beautifully written--a joy to read." --BRIAN MICHAEL JENKINS, COUNTER-TERRORISM EXPERT "Secrets of the Valley is an important book that unveils the quintessential role of women in one of the most contested areas of the world. It is a deeply touching and personal story that pulls us closer to the women and men in Kashmir."--SETH G. JONES, DIRECTOR, TRANSNATIONAL THREATS PROJECT, THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES"Farhana gives us an extraordinarily different perspective with a focus on women. For anyone who wishes to understand this land of poets and mystics, this is essential reading." --AKBAR AHMED, AUTHOR, PLAYWRIGHT & FORMER DIPLOMAT

How long is Secrets of the Kashmir Valley?

Secrets of the Kashmir Valley by Farhana Qazi is 184 pages long, and a total of 46,736 words.

This makes it 62% the length of the average book. It also has 57% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Secrets of the Kashmir Valley Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 15 minutes to read Secrets of the Kashmir Valley aloud.

What Reading Level is Secrets of the Kashmir Valley?

Secrets of the Kashmir Valley is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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