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Afghanistan in Literature
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The Sewing Circles of Herat: A Personal Voyage Through AfghanistanThe Sewing Circles of Herat: A Personal Voyage Through Afghanistan by Christina Lamb
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Excellent journalistic account of Afghanistan, Chistina Lamb is a true master of Afghan history, geography, culture, and people.
The Kite RunnerThe Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
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A real page-turner, highly recommended, story of two boys from different backgrounds growing up in Kabul.
The Mulberry EmpireThe Mulberry Empire by Philip Hensher
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Historical literature of Britain's quest to expand their empire into Afghanistan.
The Swallows of Kabul: A NovelThe Swallows of Kabul: A Novel by Yasmina Khadra
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A short but effective story of life under Taliban rule.
The Bookseller of KabulThe Bookseller of Kabul by Asne Seierstad
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A great journalistic narrative of one man who is determined to sell books in Kabul.
West of Kabul, East of New York: An Afghan American StoryWest of Kabul, East of New York: An Afghan American Story by Tamim Ansary
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A fantastic memoir of one Afghani-American man post 9/11.
Winter in KandaharWinter in Kandahar by Steven E. Wilson
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Another literary account of life in this land of contrasts.
Storyteller's DaughterStoryteller's Daughter by Saira Shah
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I really want to read this one, a stunning memoir of a English-born Afghani woman who travels to Afghanistan.
KabulKabul by M. E. Hirsh
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I'm anxiously waiting for this book to arrive from amazon.
An Unexpected Light: Travels in AfghanistanAn Unexpected Light: Travels in Afghanistan by Jason Elliot
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A travel narrative of Afghanistan pre-9/11.
Afghanistan: A Military History From Alexander The Great To The Fall Of The TalibanAfghanistan: A Military History From Alexander The Great To The Fall Of The Taliban by Stephen Tanner
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Military history of Afghanistan, what a complex history!
Taliban: Militant Islam, Oil and Fundamentalism in Central AsiaTaliban: Militant Islam, Oil and Fundamentalism in Central Asia by Ahmed Rashid
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Want to know more about the Taliban? Read this.
My Forbidden Face: Growing Up Under the Taliban: A Young Woman's StoryMy Forbidden Face: Growing Up Under the Taliban: A Young Woman's Story by Latifa
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One young woman's account of life behind the burqua.
The Women of Afghanistan Under the TalibanThe Women of Afghanistan Under the Taliban by Rosemarie Skaine
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The plight of women in Afghanistan is unsettling at best.
Afghanistan: A Short History of Its People and PoliticsAfghanistan: A Short History of Its People and Politics by Martin Ewans
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A comprehensive history, its important to realize that the Taliban is but only one chapter in Afghani history.
OsamaOsama
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Okay, it's not a book but this movie is very good and tragic. It haunted me long after I left the movie theater.