Opium Nation

Opium Nation: Child Brides, Drug Lords, and One Woman's Journey Through Afghanistan
Cover showing an opium bride in Afghanistan
AuthorFariba Nawa
LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarper Perennial
Publication date
November 8, 2011
Publication placeUnited States
Media typepaperback
Pages368
ISBN0-06210-061-0
OCLC773581436
920 958.104/7

Opium Nation: Child Brides, Drug Lords, and One Woman's Journey Through Afghanistan is a 2011 book by Fariba Nawa. The author travels throughout Afghanistan to talk with individuals part of the opium production in Afghanistan, centering on women's role in it.[1] Generally, reviewers felt that the book succeeded in its portrayal of Afghan culture and the impact of the opium trade on Afghans.

  1. ^ Martin, Michel (2011-12-05). "The Future Of Women's Rights In Afghanistan". NPR. Archived from the original on 2012-07-03. Retrieved 2012-07-03.