Dragon Fighter

By Alexandra Cavelius

Subjects: Turkic peoples, Women, biography, Histoire, New York Times reviewed, Uighur (Turkic people), Ouïgour (Peuple turc), China, history, History

Description: "The remarkable autobiographical journey from humble beginnings to a powerful world figure fighting for her Uyghur nation's self-determination against Chinese domination. Rebiya Kadeer is president of the World Uyghur Congress and the Uyghur American Association. She is devoted to the principles of nonviolence. Recognized as an unofficial head of state, she regularly meets with world leaders"--Provided by publisher.