This story centers on the courage and dedication of two women, one an Afghan and the other a senior official in the U.S. State Department, who have opened two all-girls schools in Afghanistan. Taliban depravity, the greed of Afghan leaders, and corruption in Washington challenge their every step. Actual events that occurred during 2011-2012, in both Kabul and Washington, D.C., surround the women's inspiring journey. Unlike other recent novels that have been set in Afghanistan, this story is not about bravery and sacrifice on the battlefield or chasing down Osama bin Laden.