Deborah Rodriguez is the author of the international bestsellers The Kabul Beauty School, The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul, and Return to the Little Coffee Shop of Kabul. Those, as well as Farewell to the Little Coffee Shop of Kabul, were all inspired by her life in Afghanistan. She is also the author of Margarita Wednesdays, a memoir based on her experiences following her return to America, and the novels The Zanzibar Wife, Island on the Edge of the World, and The Moroccan Daughter. Deborah spent five years teaching and later directing the Kabul Beauty School, the first modern beauty academy and training salon in Afghanistan. She also owned the Oasis Salon and the Cabul Coffee House. Deborah is the driving force behind Oasis Rescue, a nonprofit with an unwavering dedication to creating lasting change in conflict and disaster-stricken regions. As one of the directors of Oasis Beauty School, she works closely with Afghan refugees, imparting practical skills in the challenging environments they face. Deborah's work goes beyond skill-building; it's a catalyst for restoring livelihoods and hope. She currently lives in Mazatl?n, Mexico, where she owns Tippy Toes Salon and Spa.