The Pearl That Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi

Engaging novel by Nadia Hashimi, 'The Pearl That Broke Its Shell.' A luminous and unforgettable tale of two women, destiny, and identity in Afghanistan. This paperback has a story of a young girl living as a boy (bacha posh) and another woman from a century earlier. Great read if you like historical fiction or stories set in Afghanistan. Meet Up: Spadina Subway station. Cash only. Price is firm.