Niki's Honor

In a Soviet occupied country, Niki, a beautiful young rural Pashtun village girl, becomes entangled in a series of events that brings an end to her fairy tale dreams. She becomes a casualty of a culture where a family's honor and pride is more precious than life itself.

This book is based on actual events still occurring in many parts of the world. It reveals the realities of honor killings and other unspeakable acts committed against girls and women, usually carried out by their own family members.

In Niki's Honor a horrific and cruel subject is vividly presented. The author, growing up in Afghanistan and knowing its rich history, traditions, and customs, adds a unique and eloquent voice to Niki's story.

Soul searching and provocative this is a story needing to be heard. The plight of this poor but beautiful young village girl will have a memorable and lasting effect on you.

-- Laila Anwarzai Ayoubi