I Should Have Honor: A Memoir of Hope and Pride in Pakistan by Khalida Brohi

Khalida Brohi has had a remarkable life being from a traditional Pashtun tribe in rural Pakistan that monitors a girl’s every move. Her story is one of hope and pride, and is told in her recently released memoir “I Should Have Honor: A Memoir of Hope and Pride in Pakistan”. It is a poignant tale of Khalida’s remarkable journey from being a victim of domestic violence to being an advocate for girls’ education in her home country. It sheds light on the struggles of modern-day Pakistan and the courage of young women who are standing up for their rights in one of the world’s most dangerous places.

Khalida’s memoir begins with her childhood in an isolated mountain village in the war-torn Baluchistan region of Pakistan, where children are often forced into marriages at a young age. Being born a girl was seen almost as an obstacle of sorts, and Khalida was treated as if she was invisible. Despite this, Khalida was a determined and outspoken girl who was filled with ambition and a yearning for education and independence.

When Khalida was just sixteen years old, her father forced her to marry a man from another village. She was horrified and pleaded with her father to reconsider, but he was adamant that she must marry to protect her family’s honour. As the day of her wedding approached, Khalida was determined to escape her circumstance and sought help from a friend who helped her flee to safety.

From there, Khalida was able to enrol at a boarding school in Islamabad, where she was able to receive an education and gain a better understanding of the world. She was inspired to help girls in her home country and began her advocacy work, which eventually gained the attention of international organizations that wanted to help her and other women in Pakistan.

Khalida’s inspiring story has taken her from the despair and hopelessness of her village to becoming a global voice for the rights of women in her home country. With her courage and determination, Khalida has managed to make great strides in educating women and girls in Pakistan, providing them with opportunities that were once unimaginable.

In her memoir, Khalida also reflects upon the cultural stigmas and restrictions that she faced growing up in a traditional Pashtun tribe and the political obstacles that she faced in her advocacy work. The book is an inspiring story of a young woman’s courage and strength in the face of adversity, and is a testament to her indomitable spirit and the hope that she carries with her to this day.

Khalida Brohi has written a memoir that is both inspiring and heartbreaking, and that shines a light on the struggles faced by women in Pakistan. Through her honest writing, Khalida paints a vivid picture of the strength and resilience of the Pashtun people in the face of tremendous adversity. It is a must read for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of the struggles in Pakistan and to be inspired by Khalida’s remarkable journey of hope and pride.