The girl from Kathmandu
Subtitle: twelve dead men and a woman's quest for justice
By: Cam Simpson
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Harper
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 386
ISBN-13: 9780062449719
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Social life and customs; Violence against; Cities and towns; Nepali Foreign workers; Contracting out; Government contractors; Iraq War, 2003-2011; Foreign workers; Atrocities
Other titles: Twelve dead men and a woman's quest for justice; 12 dead men and a woman's quest for justice
Description: A heart-rending narrative that moves from the Himalayas to the Middle East to Houston and culminates in an epic court battle, this is a story of death and life - of the war in Iraq, the killings of the twelve Nepalese, a journalist determined to uncover the truth, and a trio of human rights lawyers dedicated to finding justice. At its heart is one unforgettable young woman, Kamala Magar, who found the courage to face the influential men who sent her husband to his death - a model of strength hope, bravery, and an unbreakable spirit who reminds us of the power we all have to make a difference.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-368) and index.
Table of contents: title: Give us his breath or his body; title: The body shops; title: More vile than anything the court has previously confronted; title: Epilogue; title: Note on sources; title: Appendix: Interview subjects.