Drawing on the authors military service and deployments abroad into war zones, the book offers short stories with a twist of questioning what you you do in a similar scenario. This is to aid in decision making and also makes you ponder some of the moral questions in life and war. An interesting book that will appeal to many but especially in an educational setting.
NetGalley, Kevin Stabler

This is a moving and frightening story of a woman's experience in Afghanistan in the face of invasions by the Russians and then by the Taliban and their ideological violence especially towards women. Escape to Pakistan is the outcome and a scary journey across country to the border and ultimate safety. It is written in a clear and unemotional prose which makes its impact serious and compelling.The author an Afghan who lives now in London but has relatives in the USA is a published writer of poetry and prose in Persian and English and an award winner. An eye opening work.
Roger Jefferies, Amazon Reviewer

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RAF News - July 28, 2023

“The definitive work on the Afghan Pashtuns. Meticulously researched, insightful and presented with rare analytical clarity. Acheson separates facts from myth and unravels the national, tribal and family ties, loyalties and traditions that define a people who came to shape Afghan culture and politics for centuries. A must-read for anyone wanting to understand the context of the Afghan conflict and how the Pashtun legacy will continue to impact the political and social landscape of Afghanistan also after the Taliban takeover.“
Ambassador F-M Mellbin, former EU Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan

Afghanistan Dispossessed is a serious book about Afghanistan post the war. Dr. Raza Sultanova painstakingly researched and addressed what survived of Afghan culture - primarily music. Dr. Sultanova includes personal information including what prompted this story. There was very little information about the Soviet invasion when she lived in Russia and she was surprised how mislead she was by the news. As a musicologist, she let her own training lead her in her research. This is a very interesting and sobering look at a land which is still under fire from the Taliban.
NetGalley, Andrea Dinan