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From the Heart of War to the Heartland of America: An Iraqi Woman's Inspiring Journey

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Saved by Her Enemy: An Iraqi woman's journey from the heart of war to the heartland of America

by Don Teague

4.6 out of 5

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Nadia Hashimi was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 1977. Her father was a doctor, and her mother was a nurse. Nadia had a happy childhood, but her life was forever changed when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979.

Nadia's family was forced to flee their home, and they spent the next several years living in refugee camps in Pakistan. In 1986, Nadia's family was finally able to immigrate to the United States.

Nadia's journey to America was not easy, but she eventually found her footing. She went on to earn a medical degree and became a successful doctor. She also married and had two children.

In 2014, Nadia published her memoir, "The Pearl That Broke Its Shell." The book tells the story of her life in Afghanistan, her journey to America, and her experiences as a doctor. The book was a critical and commercial success, and it has been translated into more than 20 languages.

Nadia Hashimi is an inspiration to all who have overcome adversity. Her story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

An Interview with Nadia Hashimi

In a recent interview, Nadia Hashimi talked about her journey from Afghanistan to America and her experiences as a doctor.

"I was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 1977," Nadia said. "My father was a doctor, and my mother was a nurse. I had a happy childhood, but my life was forever changed when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979."

"My family was forced to flee our home, and we spent the next several years living in refugee camps in Pakistan," Nadia continued. "In 1986, my family was finally able to immigrate to the United States."

"My journey to America was not easy, but I eventually found my footing," Nadia said. "I went on to earn a medical degree and became a successful doctor. I also married and had two children."

"In 2014, I published my memoir, 'The Pearl That Broke Its Shell,'" Nadia said. "The book tells the story of my life in Afghanistan, my journey to America, and my experiences as a doctor. The book was a critical and commercial success, and it has been translated into more than 20 languages."

"I am grateful for the opportunity to share my story with others," Nadia said. "I hope that my story will inspire others to overcome adversity and to never give up on their dreams."

Nadia Hashimi's Legacy

Nadia Hashimi is an inspiration to all who have overcome adversity. Her story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. Nadia's legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

Saved by Her Enemy: An Iraqi woman's journey from the heart of war to the heartland of America

by Don Teague

4.6 out of 5