Stories Behind The Story: Kbora and Razia Ali on identity, belonging and resilience

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Sisters Kabora and Razia Ali talk to Cheryl Akle, sharing their family’s journey from Afghanistan to Australia. Exploring identity, belonging and resilience, Kabora reflects on becoming the first woman of Afghan descent to join the Australian Army at 18. The sisters also share how their family’s history and Kabora’s personal experiences came together to create the book. Their memoir, First of Her Kind, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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