What does an Afghan owe to the country that he left to escape violence? Should Afghan-Americans feel guilty over their material possessions, one of which could fund a child’s hospitalisation expense in Afghanistan today? Can a person ever truly cut off his roots or will they reach out in time and space and draw him back like a homing pigeon to its dovecote?
-- My review of 'And the Mountains Echoed' that appeared in the SCMP, 2 June 2013
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I loved this book
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A beautiful and very moving book that brought me to tears on several occasions, this isn't fundamentally about politics or war; it is about the unforgettable people who populate its pages - about humanity. And though there is sadness and sorrow here, there is also love and joy and a deep sense of hope. Highly recommended.
ReplyDeleteThere are multiple characters in this wonderful piece, but each has a story and the descriptions Afghanistan and its people are brilliant. I admire this author and applaud his writing.
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