Benazir Bhutto (Front-Page Lives) - Softcover
Synopsis
In 1979, Benazir Bhutto's father, the former president of Pakistan, was executed by the government that had overthrown him. Bhutto was arrested as a political prisoner. But even imprisonment and house arrest couldn't stop her popularity from soaring among the people of Pakistan. She would become Pakistan's first female prime minister. What motivated Benazir Bhutto to live the life she led? How did she achieve such power in a society dominated by men? The exciting biographies in the Front-Page Lives series take an in-depth look at some of the world's most fascinating people.
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About the Author
Sean Stewart Price has written more than 50 books for children and teenagers, and his biography "Front Page Lives: Benazir Bhutto" garnered a starred review from Booklist. He has edited nine books for teachers and contributed to numerous text books and reference works. A former managing editor of "Junior Scholastic" magazine in New York, Price has written articles for publications such as "National Geographic Kids" and "The New York Times Upfront". He lives with his family in Alabama.
Review
The Front-Page Lives series introduces important news makers and sets its subjects within the context of their times. This volume, on the assassinated leader of Pakistan, is particularly well done, thanks to Prices clear and compelling text. Benazir Bhut --Booklist
Through text and photographs, the life of each subject is portrayed from early childhood. Each chapter, focusing upon a period in the subjects life, is preceded by photographs and textual information identifying concurrent events during that period. Stud --Library Media Connection
Focusing on headline makers from the past 20 years or so, this series does not shy away from the controversial topics that are part of what make this grouping of people noteworthy. The subjects lives are presented with depth and breadth and in such a way --School Library Journal
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- PublisherHeinemann
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1432960261
- ISBN 13 9781432960261
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages112
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