Politics · 19 min
The Daughters of Kobani
By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
This episode explores the extraordinary true story of the all-female Kurdish forces who fought ISIS, revealing how courage and leadership can emerge from the most unexpected places.
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Politics
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19 min
What it is about
Women in war, leadership, courage, social change
Who it is for
If you've ever underestimated the quiet strength of women, or wondered how profound leadership emerges from unexpected places, this will resonate, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon brings her deep experience reporting from conflict zones to illuminate the lives of women who defy expectations, offering a rare, intimate look at their courage and leadership.
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