This bilingual collection, in English and Dari, of poetry and prose gathers the work of women participating in the Afghan Women's Writing Project, an international group that supports the human right to voice one s story. For many of the writers, this will be the first time that their words are printed in their own language a rarity for women living in Afghanistan. Washing the Dust from Our Hearts is a testament to the resilient spirit of Afghan women. The impact of their bravery is but the beginning of a quiet revolution.