Qaderi gives an unflinching account of her family members and friends as they live in constant fear of being tortured, killed, or disappeared.

... a long, beautiful letter to the son she left in Afghanistan 958 days ago.

With this haunting memoir, Dancing in the Mosque: An Afghan Mother's Letter to Her Son, Qaderi literally, indelibly writes the proof of her existence into being.

A shocking, heartbreaking tale of the wars and gender inequality in Afghanistan. This personal story, centered on Qaderi's unquenchable spirit in the face of overwhelming odds, will appeal to a vast audience..

A powerul narrative.