--- product_id: 272175090 title: "A Woman Like Her: The Short Life of Qandeel Baloch" price: "14072CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 2 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/272175090-a-woman-like-her-the-short-life-of-qandeel-baloch store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Global feminist icon story NYT Book of the Year 2020 226g lightweight read A Woman Like Her: The Short Life of Qandeel Baloch **Price:** 14072CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Unmask the fearless woman who changed the game 📖 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Woman Like Her: The Short Life of Qandeel Baloch - **How much does it cost?** 14072CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/272175090-a-woman-like-her-the-short-life-of-qandeel-baloch) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Portable:** At just 226 grams, carry this compelling biography anywhere for inspiration on the go. - • **Cultural Deep-Dive:** Explore the clash of tradition and modernity through exclusive interviews and in-depth research. - • **Powerful True Story:** Dive into the life of Pakistan’s first social media sensation and feminist icon. - • **Award-Winning Narrative:** Celebrate a New York Times Book of the Year that reshaped perspectives on gender and culture. - • **Thought-Provoking & Timely:** Join the conversation on social media, feminism, and the cost of fame in conservative societies. ## Overview A Woman Like Her: The Short Life of Qandeel Baloch is a gripping biography published by Bloomsbury Publishing, weighing 226 grams. It chronicles the life and tragic death of Pakistan’s first social media celebrity, blending investigative research with personal interviews. Recognized as a New York Times Book of the Year 2020, this book offers a powerful exploration of feminism, social media fame, and cultural conflict in the Muslim world. ## Description A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 ‘The powerful story of a woman who was ahead of her time’ Mishal Husain, presenter at BBC News ''Terrific and necessary'' Sonia Faleiro ''This book is brilliant and terrifying'' Meena Kandasamy _________________________ A beautiful woman in winged eyeliner and a low-cut top lies on a bed urging her favourite cricketer to win the next match. In another post, she pouts at the camera from a hot tub. She posts a selfie with a cleric, wearing his cap at a jaunty angle. Her posts are viewed millions of times and the comments beneath them are full of hate.As her notoriety grows, the comments made about her on national talk shows are just as vitriolic. They call her Pakistan''s Kim Kardashian, they say she''ll do anything for attention. When she''s murdered, they''re transfixed by the footage of her body. Drawing on interviews and in-depth research, Sanam Maher pieces together Qandeel''s life from the village where she grew up in the backwaters of rural Pakistan, to her stint in a women''s shelter after escaping her marriage, to her incarnation as a social media sensation and the Muslim world''s most unlikely feminist icon. Review: Fascinating and brilliantly written book - Riveting true crime story of the life and murder of Pakistan's first social media celebrity, Qandeel Baloch. Extraordinarily well-written, brilliantly paced, and made me think about the experiences of Pakistani women in a way I never had before. Review: Waste of money - This book was a total bore...just dragged and badly written...not worth buying it unless you want to go into a coma! ## Features - Item Trademark: BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC - manufacturer: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Item Weight: grams, pounds, 0.49824471212, 226. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #406,737 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #475 in Biographies of Philosophers & Social Scientists #707 in Crime & Criminals #1,255 in True Crime Accounts | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 12 Reviews | ## Images ![A Woman Like Her: The Short Life of Qandeel Baloch - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71oKgJoDqYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating and brilliantly written book *by R***R on 20 November 2019* Riveting true crime story of the life and murder of Pakistan's first social media celebrity, Qandeel Baloch. Extraordinarily well-written, brilliantly paced, and made me think about the experiences of Pakistani women in a way I never had before. ### ⭐ Waste of money *by A***A on 15 November 2020* This book was a total bore...just dragged and badly written...not worth buying it unless you want to go into a coma! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/272175090-a-woman-like-her-the-short-life-of-qandeel-baloch](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/272175090-a-woman-like-her-the-short-life-of-qandeel-baloch) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-26*