We Are Afghan Women: Voices of Hope.

First trade paperback edition, second printing of this collection of life stories of Afghan women. Octavo, original publisher's pictorial wrappers. Boldly signed on a Laura Bush bookplate affixed to the verso of the front cover by Laura Bush in black felt tip. As First Lady of the United States alongside her husband George W. Bush, Laura Bush was greatly involved in national and global concerns, encouraging worldwide education and advocating for women's rights. Overall, Bush traveled to 77 countries in the eight years of her husband's presidency, raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and malaria and advocated on behalf of democracy and pacifism. During and after her tenure as the First Lady, Laura Bush has been honored with multiple awards for her contributions to human rights and polled by The Gallup Organization as one of the most popular first ladies in the country's history. She is the Chair of the George W. Bush Institute's Women's Initiative, which strives to empower women through education. In near fine condition with a small loss to the spine. Introduction by Laura Bush. Cover design by Pete Garceau.