Summary
Kbora Ali was just nine when she arrived in Australia. She and her family had already fled the Taliban in their homeland of Afghanistan and been forced to leave the sanctuary they had found in Pakistan. Shy, uncertain and homesick, she faced a new language, different food, an unfamiliar culture. But her unwavering determination to succeed in her new home led her down an unexpected path. In 2016, aged 18, and initially against her parents’ wishes, she became the first woman of Afghan descent t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781760687892 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1760687898 |
| Author: | Kbora Ali, Razia Ali |
| Publisher: | Allen & Unwin |
| Imprint: | Echo Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 310g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm x 16mm |
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Kbora Ali
Kbora Ali
Kbora Ali was born in Afghanistan to Hazara parents and arrived in Australia with her family at the age of 9 as refugees. In 2016, at age 18, she joined the Australian Army, where she served with distinction. Six years later, she transferred to the Australian Air Force and was named Enlisted Aviator of the Year, as well as a UNICEF ambassador. She graduated with a master’s degree in strategic people management at the end of 2024. She currently is still serving in the Royal Australian Air Force and is based in Adelaide.
Razia Ali
Razia Ali is a counsellor with a master’s degree in psychotherapy. With over seven years of experience as a counsellor and advocate, she has worked extensively in trauma and torture services, supporting individuals through complex emotional journeys. Alongside her clinical work, Razia expresses her insights and compassion through poetry. She speaks more than three languages.
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