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The River Village: The Impact of War on Ordinary Afghans During the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Kindle Edition

by Wali Shaaker (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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Embark on a journey through time while learning about Afghan culture, history, and politics. Set in Kabul, Afghanistan, the unforgettable story of Masih, a teenage boy who struggles to find his place amidst a chaotic atmosphere of war and political upheaval during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. On a winter night in 1980, intelligence officers of the Marxist regime raid Dr. Sharif’s house and arrest him. They accuse Sharif of having ties with the anti-government forces, the mujahedeen. Following the doctor’s arrest, Masih, his fourteen-year-old son aspires to quit school and join his mujahidin cousins in the River Village near Kabul to fight against the invading Soviet army, overthrow the government, and free his father. Meanwhile, Masih is forced to join the very same regime that has kidnapped his father, a bitter reality that he conceals from his mother, Nadia.
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    September 28, 2016
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About the Author

Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wali Shaaker is an award-winning poet and author who lived his teenage years through the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. He earned his M.A. in political science from San Francisco State University. His poems, analytical papers, commentaries, and short stories have appeared in the Afghan and U.S. publications. He is also the author of a nonfiction book, "Democracy's Dilemma: The Challenges to State Legitimacy in Afghanistan." Shaaker is an avid cyclist, and participates in local cycling races. He resides in Virginia with his wife Roya, son Wasim, and daughter Palatin.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M1LN16N
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 978-1505324914 (September 28, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 28, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 612 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 187 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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Wali Shaaker

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Afghan American, Wali Shaaker was born in Kabul where he grew up during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. He obtained his M.A. in political science from San Francisco State University. His short story, Identity Card is published in "One Story, Thirty Stories: An Anthology of Contemporary Afghan American Literature." In addition, Shaaker is the author of a non-fiction book, "Democracy's Dilemma: The Challenges to State Legitimacy in Afghanistan." Shaaker is also a Dari/Persian poet, and the winner of Afghan Sukhan Literary Association poetry award (2012). He resides with his wife, Roya, son, Wasim, and daughter, Palatin in Virginia and occasionally participates in local cycling road races.

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3.9 out of 5 stars
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M.E.S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Novel to read. A great window into Afghan culture!
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2017
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This book was a pleasant surprise. I picked it up to read some non-fiction and learn about the afghan culture and boy this book delivered handsomely on both. Not only the writing style is clever and easy to read, but the story is compelling too. The author took a difficult plot and made it enjoyable to read. After completing the book, I learned a lot about the culture in that region and made it easy for me to understand the motives of the local population. If you want a good and enjoyable, I recommend this book.
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Sidiq Zaheer
5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book to read
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2016
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A very good book to read, specially for expatriates who had lived in Afghanistan during the communists' rule. The book is a fiction but reflects the reality so clearly that some Afghans may be able attach names of real people some characters. For the young expatriates, the book will give a vivid understanding of what a bleak time Afghanistan has gone through, I mean the time of that communist rule. I enjoyed the book very much and I am planning reading it at least one more time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lives of real Afghanis
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2017
Though the storyline is a bit difficult to follow at times mai my due to this readers unfamiliarity with Afghani names combined with the author's usage of going back and forth from the present to the past with no warning, the story themes are clear. The love of country and family loyalty is vividly contrasted with the bullying and nefarious nature of others. The true Afghan is true to his country and family. God will prevail.
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Caitlin
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2018
I like the river
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