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Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind (Mass Market Paperback)

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Staples's first book is a beautiful portrayal of the life of a girl growing up among camel-dealing nomads in modern Pakistan. Shabanu knows the way her people, the Cholistanis, have always lived: a daughter abides by her father's decisions, a wife obeys her husband's wishes. Yet Shabanu is strong-willed and independent, and her mother warns, "Shabanu, you are wild as the wind. You must learn to obey. Otherwise . . . I am afraid for you." As the arranged marriage of Shabanu's sister Phulan approaches, and with her own wedding planned for the following year, Shabanu confronts her fear and apprehension. She scarcely knows the man she is expected to wed. What if she does not obey? Before the ceremonies take place, however, disaster strikes. Shabanu and Phulan, out alone and threatened with rape by a powerful local landowner, escape but humiliate him. In revenge, he kills Phulan's betrothed and threatens to cut off the family's water supply. As one condition for restoring peace, Shabanu must marry the landlord's older brother. With the help of a wise, loving aunt, Shabanu learns to curb and conceal her powerful will and channel it to bring her peace of mind. Staples's depiction of desert life is breathtaking. She employs vivid, lyrical metaphors to create the potency of the family's joys and struggles. Shabanu's thorny, poignant coming-of-age will capture the attention of readers young and old. Ages 12-up.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --Ce texte provient d'une édition qui n'est plus publiée ou qui est non diponible.


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“Shabanu is an unforgettable heroine set like a fine jewel in a wonderfully wrought book.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred

“Staples has accomplished a small miracle in her touching and powerful story.”—The New York Times

“Remarkable . . . a riveting tour de force.”—The Boston Globe
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1.0étoiles sur 5 Not the best, Juil 13 2004
Par Un client
In my opinion this book was a dicrase to all books. Although it gave points to different kinds of religions,people, and cultures, this book was horrible and boring.This book is about a young girl traveling through different places to prepare for her sisters wedding. Shee goes through different obstacles that makes everything harder and more difficult to overcomplesh. Trying to obey her parents and concentrating on the world in front of her everything turns in to a disater. This is not the best book to read for a child of any age(not trying to insult Ms.Staples). To me in my own opinion I did not enjoy the book at all I do not recommend it and it was very boring. So before you decide to but this book read the good and BAD editorial reviews. I dont give this book any stars I gave one because I had to put at least one to post my review.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Semi-authentic take on rural Islamic society, not bad at all, Jui 25 2004
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The storyline is fine, but I might not agree that the author's views on rural life in a staunchly Islamic society are as authentic one could get. Pakistan is surely more modern and liberal than it might appear to an average Westerener.

I would also beware readers not to confuse the Islamic society in Pakistan with the secular democratic society in India, which has an essentially Hindu culture with an entirely different approach towards life. It would do serious injustice to the distinctively and sacredly Islamic ways of life in Pakistan, and to its traditional culture. Despite their inter-cultural exchanges, Pakistani and Indian thinking vary quite as much as that of, say, the US and Mexico. (The author's book "Shiva's Fire" describes life in Hindu Indian culture more authentically.)

The least the American schools should do about educating students on foreign countries is not to lump up distinct cultures together.

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4.0étoiles sur 5 "Kid Lit" a good read at any age, Avril 1 2004
Par Kevin C. Rolfe (Jacksonville, FL USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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Some of the best books I have read in recent years, have been considered "Kid Lit" and Suzanne Fisher Staples' books about Shabanu rank near the top of the list. The characters are well drawn; the plot well defined; the glossery helpful and informative; the conclusion plausable. In fact, I was so pleased with "Daughter of the Wind" and "Havali," I was looking for a third book which may fit between the first and second!

Apart from the engaging story, what I found most facinating was the mix of old and new, ancient and modern, which surrounds Shabanu's life -- open cooking fires and arranged marriages on the same page with air conditioning and automatic weapons! In fact, one is well into the book before it is clear the story is actually set in the late 20th century! This gives us Westerners a peek into the complexities of Eastern societies which seem so at odds with our own. Yet the struggles of growing up, accepting and fitting into our societies is so universal, it unites us all!

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5.0étoiles sur 5 AMAZING!!
Shabanu Daughter of the Wind is one of Suzanne Fisher Staples greatest achievements and that would be sayin a lot. Read more
Publié le Mars 9 2004

3.0étoiles sur 5 An utter embarrasment.
This is a very sad excuse for a book. Everything in it was incorrect. First of all, Islam does not tolerate violence; that is completely false. Read more
Publié le Janv. 11 2004 par Sana

5.0étoiles sur 5 WONDERFUL BOOK FOR ALL PRE-TEEN GIRLS
I am 11 just like Shabanu at the beginning of the book. This book was VERY inspiring and explained the troubles in a girl's perspective about "growing-up". Read more
Publié le Nov. 30 2003

5.0étoiles sur 5 A "MUST READ" for today's kids
Shabanu is about a young Cholistani Muslim girl growing up in rural Pakistan as a camel herder. The story is seen through her eyes as she transforms from a young, impetuous,... Read more
Publié le Nov. 21 2003 par Kamala

4.0étoiles sur 5 AWESOME...BUT SAD
I LOVED THE BOOK IT WAS BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN THE ONLY PROBLEM IS IF I WERE SHABANU I WOULD BE HORRIFIED BY THE DECISION MY FATHER MADE FOR ME TO MARRY RAHIM IT SADENS ME THAT... Read more
Publié le Nov. 3 2003 par sandy

5.0étoiles sur 5 Life in the Middle East, An Eye-opener
This takes place in the Cholistan Desert of Pakistan. The main character is a strong-willed 12 year-old that has to leave to tame her ways, so she can become a proper Middle... Read more
Publié le Oct. 2 2003 par Kelsey

5.0étoiles sur 5 A great young adult book!
I read this book about 10 years ago, when I was in high school. I read it before the second one came out. I went and bought the second book the day it came out! Read more
Publié le Oct. 2 2003 par Mar

4.0étoiles sur 5 New View of Life
I have always found an interest in Indian culture and the mythology of Hinduism, the outfits and jewels of the Indian women, the sumptuous and lavish palaces and monuments, and... Read more
Publié le Sep 1 2003 par royaldiaryfan2000

3.0étoiles sur 5 Adi says...
I was required to read this book for summer reading, and it ended up being good. It is really helpful in telling the reader about Muslim tradition. Read more
Publié le Aoû 22 2003 par fresita89

5.0étoiles sur 5 Truly moving
This is an amazing book that tells the story of Shabanu, a nomad. This books portrays the culture of Pakistan. Read more
Publié le Avril 14 2003 par C. Merced

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