Come off it...give her a chance! Leave her alone & read this book :))

All the fuss over our guest from Pakistan, Ms.Hina Rabbani Khar just escapes my understanding. Had we under estimated the youth power of our neighbouring country?? Its certainly amusing to see how from day 1 of her visit, people have spoken more on her dress style, on her beauty, on her oomph factor...but nothing about her intelligence.Come on do grant her the respect that she deserves...she has got a rich political influence all thru out, maybe even before she was born. Its in her genes, she has had a creditable education & a very modern & sophisticated up bringing...she is a woman of today...does being from Pakistan make it any different??

One of her aunts, Ms.Tehmina Durrani has been an author to one of the best sellers, which has been an eye opener to many across the globe. Her book, 'My Feudal Lord', is an autobiography of sorts, but more than this, it has shown the world, how strong a woman can really be,once she has understood the futility of an abusive relationship! Book readers, do catch up on this book...its worth the read!

A good book to catch up on a beautiful rainy week end....go for it!!!

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