Words in the Dust Audiobook

" Loved this book! The characters were real. The world was truthful: harsh, beautiful, & hopeful all at the same time. I savored the language & ached for these girls. "

" deffinently a good read.! "

" My sister read this book in her 9th grade class and she recommended it to me. I thought it was pretty good. "

" This is a good teen book to introduce the culture of afghanistan and how women are treated. But, I felt the book dragged on and on about the same issues. I think many young people may give up on the book before the ending which would be too bad because the ending was very good and very satisfying. Some very good issues for young people to think about and discuss. "

" A really good story about a girl in Afghanistan and how she got help from American soldiers. "

" A very important book for all to read...sort of like reading "To Kill a Mockingbird" in terms of understanding culture and expectations... "

" Hauntingly beautiful and tragic - it was truly a wonderful read! "

" One of the most amazing books I've ever read. It has truely touched my soul. "

" Very good read for teens and adults. Based on actual Afghan experiences. "

" Set in Afghanistan as a young girl benefits from US medical help with her cleft palate and facial reconstruction as we watch her life before, during and after those events. This was a 2012 IRA Honor Book for Intermediate Fiction. "

" This is a 3 1/2 kind of rating. I liked it, but the ending was too pat, a big build up- then too easily resolved. "

" The authors does a great job conveying what life must be like for a little girl with a cleft palate in Afghanistan. Zulaikha's story is not an easy to read & for me had very unexpected ending. "

" This book was written by an English teacher who served (via the National Guard) in Afghanistan. This novel is a result of his experiences and his time in the Vermont writing program. Very moving and thought provoking. "

" Great story to teach about the people of Afghanistan. "

" Wow. Words in the Dust was intense. I felt like this book did an amazing job taking the reader into the heart of a girl from Afghanistan. "

" A very good story which keeps you turning the pages, gives the reader a peek into Afghan culture and does what evry really good book does. It keeps you wanting more. "

" This was a very inspiring book to help other people in need. "

" Excellent story from the perspective of a veteran of the war in Afghanistan. It brought out so many emotions as I read it. No matter what your religious persuasion or political point of view, you will love Zulaikha and want her to win her private war. "

" Poorly written. A missed opportunity as the subject matter is interesting. I was confused as I thought the book was neither for adults or YAs. I know that some cross the boundary but felt this missed something on both accounts. "