Daughter of the East

Daughter of the East is the powerful and deeply personal autobiography of Benazir Bhutto, the first woman to lead a Muslim-majority nation. In this inspiring memoir, Bhutto recounts her extraordinary journey from her privileged upbringing in one of Pakistan’s most prominent political families to her rise as the country’s first female Prime Minister.

The book vividly captures the triumphs and struggles of her political career, the challenges of leading Pakistan during turbulent times, and the immense personal sacrifices she endured. Bhutto reflects on her father Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s political legacy, his imprisonment and execution, her own years in exile, and the challenges she faced while navigating the complex landscape of Pakistani politics, military rule, and democracy.

More than just an autobiography, this memoir is a story of courage, resilience, and determination, offering readers a rare inside view into Pakistan’s politics, society, and history through the eyes of one of its most iconic leaders.