About the Book
"The astonishing story of a brave little girl from Afghanistan who not only survived horrific disfiguring burns but was given a second chance at life""Tiny Dancer" is the amazing true story of Zubaida Hasan (pronounced "Zu-BAY-dah Ha-SAN"), a nine-year-old girl from the remote deserts of Afghanistan who, in the summer of 2001, accidentally fell into a kerosene fire while heating water for a bath. Though she was horribly mutilated, her father refused to give up and exhaustively sought help to save his child.When an American Green Beret soldier by chance sees Zubaida and her father on the street, he decides he must get involved. With assistance from many members of the U.S. military, little Zubaida is given a second chance at life. She is flown to Los Angeles to begin a two-year journey through a series of surgeries performed by famed burn surgeon Dr. Peter Grossman. He and his wife, Rebecca, eventually take the child into their own home. This is a heartfelt and inspiring story of incredible courage equally matched by incredible kindness.
About the Author :
Anthony Flacco currently lives just outside of Los Angeles.Dr. Peter and his wife, Rebecca, have established a special fund for Zubaida. For more information, please visit www.grossmanmed.com/zubaida.htm.
Review :
Praise for Zubaida and "Tiny Dancer"
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"After reading "Tiny Dancer", one cannot help but be in awe of the human spirit. And it is a story of profound transformation, not merely physical, but that of the heart."
- Khaled Hosseini, author of "The Kite Runner"
"Flacco's depiction of Zubaida's culture shock is remarkable. [His] empathy and ability to tell Zubaida's story like he's inside her head makes for an engrossing feel-good read."
- "Publishers Weekly"
"Interesting and affecting. . . . Any emotional response from the reader is honestly earned, the product of a genuinely moving story. Zubaida already has received plenty of newspaper coverage, so expect some demand for a book-length version of her story."
- "Booklist"
"A profoundly moving story."
- Diane Sawyer, ABC
"An American doctor gave Zubaida her life back . . . and got more than he ever hoped for in exchange."
- John Quinones, six-time Emmy Award-winning journalist
"An unforgettable story you'll be pleased to know about."
- Charles Gibson, ABC
"Quite simply, the most compelling, inspirational, and triumphant story we've ever read."
- Linda Bruckheimer, author of "Dreaming Southern", and Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of "Black Hawk Down "and "CSI"
Praise for Zubaida and "Tiny Dancer"
""
"After reading "Tiny Dancer," one cannot help but be in awe of the human spirit. And it is a story of profound transformation, not merely physical, but that of the heart."
- Khaled Hosseini, author of "The Kite Runner"
"Flacco's depiction of Zubaida's culture shock is remarkable. [His] empathy and ability to tell Zubaida's story like he's inside her head makes for an engrossing feel-good read."
- "Publishers Weekly"
"Interesting and affecting. . . . Any emotional response from the reader is honestly earned, the product of a genuinely moving story. Zubaida already has received plenty of newspaper coverage, so expect some demand for a book-length version of her story."
- "Booklist"
"A profoundly moving story."
- Diane Sawyer, ABC
"An American doctor gave Zubaida her life back . . . and got more than he ever hoped for in exchange."
- John Quinones, six-time Emmy Award-winning journalist
"An unforgettable sto
Praise for Zubaida and "Tiny Dancer""" "After reading "Tiny Dancer," one cannot help but be in awe of the human spirit. And it is a story of profound transformation, not merely physical, but that of the heart."- Khaled Hosseini, author of "The Kite Runner" "Flacco's depiction of Zubaida's culture shock is remarkable. [His] empathy and ability to tell Zubaida's story like he's inside her head makes for an engrossing feel-good read."- "Publishers Weekly" "Interesting and affecting. . . . Any emotional response from the reader is honestly earned, the product of a genuinely moving story. Zubaida already has received plenty of newspaper coverage, so expect some demand for a book-length version of her story."
- "Booklist" "A profoundly moving story."- Diane Sawyer, ABC "An American doctor gave Zubaida her life back . . . and got more than he ever hoped for in exchange."- John Quinones, six-time Emmy Award-winning journalist "An unforgettable story you'll be pleased to know about."- Charles Gibson, ABC "Quite simply, the most compelling, inspirational, and triumphant story we've ever read."- Linda Bruckheimer, author of "Dreaming Southern," and Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of "Black Hawk Down "and "CSI"
Praise for Zubaida and "Tiny Dancer""" "After reading "Tiny Dancer," one cannot help but be in awe of the human spirit. And it is a story of profound transformation, not merely physical, but that of the heart."- Khaled Hosseini, author of "The Kite Runner" "Flacco's depiction of Zubaida's culture shock is remarkable. [His] empathy and ability to tell Zubaida's story like he's inside her head makes for an engrossing feel-good read."- "Publishers Weekly" "Interesting and affecting. . . . Any emotional response from the reader is honestly earned, the product of a genuinely moving story. Zubaida already has received plenty of newspaper coverage, so expect some demand for a book-length version of her story."
- "Booklist" "A profoundly moving story."- Diane Sawyer, ABC "An American doctor gave Zubaida her life back . . . and got more than he ever hoped for in exchange."- John Quinones, six-time Emmy Award-winning journalist "An unforgettable story you'll be pleased to know about."- Charles Gibson, ABC "Quite simply, the most compelling, inspirational, and triumphant story we've ever read."- Linda Bruckheimer, author of "Dreaming Southern," and Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of "Black Hawk Down "and "CSI"
Praise for Zubaida and "Tiny Dancer" "After reading "Tiny Dancer, one cannot help but be in awe of the human spirit. And it is a story of profound transformation, not merely physical, but that of the heart."- Khaled Hosseini, author of "The Kite Runner "Flacco's depiction of Zubaida's culture shock is remarkable. [His] empathy and ability to tell Zubaida's story like he's inside her head makes for an engrossing feel-good read."- "Publishers Weekly "Interesting and affecting. . . . Any emotional response from the reader is honestly earned, the product of a genuinely moving story. Zubaida already has received plenty of newspaper coverage, so expect some demand for a book-length version of her story."
- "Booklist "A profoundly moving story."- Diane Sawyer, ABC "An American doctor gave Zubaida her life back . . . and got more than he ever hoped for in exchange."- John Quinones, six-time Emmy Award-winning journalist "An unforgettable story you'll be pleased to know about."- Charles Gibson, ABC "Quite simply, the most compelling, inspirational, and triumphant story we've ever read."- Linda Bruckheimer, author of "Dreaming Southern, and Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of "Black Hawk Down and "CSI
