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Awista Ayub's peaceful revolution in Afghanistan began with little more than eight brave young women, a few soccer balls and her own strong will. When she returned to the country that she and her family had left when she was just two years old, Awista was determined to empower Afghan women through sports, but her efforts faced stubborn opposition. For many locals, especially those who had grown up under Taliban rule, female athletics were immodest and disgraceful. In this memoir, Ayub describes how the Afghan Youth Sports Exchange was born in strife and grew into a safe zone where women can be themselves. Ultimately, However Tall the Mountain is a thoroughly inspiring true story about sports, feminism, political change, and living out your dreams.