2011 book by Kim Barker
The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan ![]() First edition |
| Author | Kim Barker |
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| Audio read by | Kirsten Potter |
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| Published | 2011 |
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| Publisher | Doubleday |
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| Pages | 320 |
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| ISBN | 0-385-53331-4 |
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The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan is a memoir by U.S. journalist Kim Barker about her experiences reporting in Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was published in 2011.[1][2]
Reception
BookBrowse rated the book 4/5.[3]
Film adaptation
In February 2014, U.S. actress Tina Fey confirmed that her production company, Little Stranger, would be adapting the book into a film, which was released in March 2016. Fey stars in the film, which was produced by Lorne Michaels and written by Robert Carlock.[1] Paramount hired Glenn Ficarra and John Requa to direct the film.[4] It co-stars Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Billy Bob Thornton, and Alfred Molina.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Tina Fey To Star In Middle East War Comedy 'The Taliban Shuffle'". The Huffington Post. February 20, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ^ Kakutani, Michiko (March 14, 2011). "Battle-Zone Absurdity and Adrenaline-Fueled Folly". The New York Times. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ^ "The Taliban Shuffle". 22 June 2016.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (June 30, 2014). "'Crazy, Stupid, Love' Directors Will Do the 'Taliban Shuffle' With Tina Fey". thewrap.com. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- ^ "Billy Bob Thornton and Alfred Molina Join Tina Fey's Untitled Comedy". 11 February 2015.
