Books by Qais Akbar Omar
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English
review 1: Though a bit disturbing in parts, the author has done a remarkable job of describing the culture of a country torn by war, contention between factions and power-hungry leaders. The family dynamic was beautifully portrayed in detailed interactions amid times of turmoil, economic ...
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English
review 1: This is a book that will stay with me for a long time. When you see images of people fleeing war on the news, it is hard to feel connected to them- they are faceless, nameless, far away. The author of this memoir brings the horror of the last 20 years in Afghanistan to life. The...
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review 1: One of the most important books I've ever read. Qais Omar has written a riveting memoir about life in Afghanistan through the three decades of pre/post-Russian invasion, Taliban control, and contemporary "occupation" by American and foreign forces. His true story is both heartbre...