The Girl from Kathmandu: Twelve Dead Men and a Woman's Quest for Justice
by Cam Simpson
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A heart-rending narrative that moves from the Himalayas to the Middle East to Houston and culminates in an epic court battle, this is a story of death and life - of the war in Iraq, the killings of the twelve Nepalese, a journalist determined to uncover the truth, and a trio of human rights lawyers dedicated to finding justice. At its heart is one unforgettable young woman, Kamala Magar, who found the courage to face the influential men who sent her husband to his death - a model of strength show more hope, bravery, and an unbreakable spirit who reminds us of the power we all have to make a difference. show lessTags
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Cam Simpson is a London-based writer and journalist. He is an international investigations editor and writer for Bloomberg Businessweek magazine and Bloomberg News. He previously worked for the Wall Street Journal, with posts in the Middle East and Washington, and as a Washington-based correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, where he was show more responsible for covering US foreign policy and investigative projects. Simpson is the recipient of two George Polk Awards, three awards from the Overseas Tress Club of America, and numerous other honors. show less
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- The Girl from Kathmandu: Twelve Dead Men and a Woman's Quest for Justice
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- Nepal
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- Nonfiction, History, Politics and Government, General Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir
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- 956.7044 — History & geography History of Asia Middle East Asia: Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan Iraq 1920- 1979-
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- DS79.76 .S57 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Asia History of Asia
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