In Afghanistan Remembers, Parin Dossa examines how violence is remembered by Afghan women through memories and food practices in their homeland and its diaspora.

"Dr. M. H. Anwar's fascinating memoir. . . conveys the ferment of protest and struggle which gripped Afghan society in those years. . . . Memories of Afghanistan is worth reading not only for the insights it provides into the revolutionary ferment among intellectuals and working people during the first half of this century, but also for its many warm and vivid portraits of individuals, and for the moments of joy and of pleasure, the friendships and the achievements, which Dr. Anwar recounts." New World Review, November-December 1982 "Memories of Afghanistan is. . . a record of the fragile hopes of a handful of Afghans who sought to fashion their country's future with the tools of enlightenment and science. Such voices were conspicuously absent when the Loya Jirga an assemblage of warlords and Islamic fundamentalists under the aegis of American-led occupation forces met in Kabul last winter to adopt a new constitution." From the Preface.

It is obvious that any baby starts the very first stages of learning from a specific family's circumstances and environment. This concept is better expressed by the philosophy "as you go, so go your children." A lucky child is cherished on the knees of a loving, educated mother. Unfortunately, I was a child deprived of love and affection by my parents in early childhood. An attempt was made to write my autobiography in memoir style. It was an interesting search to find and verify the motivation that made me tolerate the hard process of education while facing numerous problems and obstacles during the early period of my childhood. This work is in chronological order and consists of twenty-one chapters (i.e., memories of childhood and the later stages of education, as well as the impacts of the working environment in the course of time). In this regard, the translation of this poem is expressive: Say first thou who are your friends? Then I would say thee would be concerned. It often happens that children stray even if they have educated and wealthy parents. On the other hand, sometimes it has been observed that a fulcrum caused to become a benevolent and useful person to the human society. What a strange secret is hidden there. This is my tenet, to pass away conscientiously rather than be a perennial recalcitrant ignorant. Whatever has happened to me, I hope other children do not suffer the same thing. Even though my dispersed writing may be a form of writing style, all that I have said in these three distinguished periods of my life are not fabricated, not a single idea or action. I am proud of that, to say what I have mentioned. Some are episodes that happened to me, and a few ones to others. I consider them to have significant and effective points for my children and to others who are in need.

It is obvious that any baby starts the very first stages of learning from a specific family's circumstances and environment. This concept is better expressed by the philosophy "as you go, so go your children." A lucky child is cherished on the knees of a loving, educated mother. Unfortunately, I was a child deprived of love and affection by my parents in early childhood. An attempt was made to write my autobiography in memoir style. It was an interesting search to find and verify the motivation that made me tolerate the hard process of education while facing numerous problems and obstacles during the early period of my childhood. This work is in chronological order and consists of twenty-one chapters (i.e., memories of childhood and the later stages of education, as well as the impacts of the working environment in the course of time). In this regard, the translation of this poem is expressive: Say first thou who are your friends? Then I would say thee would be concerned It often happens that children stray even if they have educated and wealthy parents. On the other hand, sometimes it has been observed that a fulcrum caused to become a benevolent and useful person to the human society. What a strange secret is hidden there. This is my tenet, to pass away conscientiously rather than be a perennial recalcitrant ignorant. Whatever has happened to me, I hope other children do not suffer the same thing. Even though my dispersed writing may be a form of writing style, all that I have said in these three distinguished periods of my life are not fabricated, not a single idea or action. I am proud of that, to say what I have mentioned. Some are episodes that happened to me, and a few ones to others. I consider them to have significant and effective points for my children and to others who are in need.

Why has the US so dramatically failed in Afghanistan since 2001? Dominant explanations have ignored the bureaucratic divisions and personality conflicts inside the US state. This book rectifies this weakness in commentary on Afghanistan by exploring the significant role of these divisions in the US’s difficulties in the country that meant the battle was virtually lost before it even began. The main objective of the book is to deepen readers understanding of the impact of bureaucratic politics on nation-building in Afghanistan, focusing primarily on the Bush Administration. It rejects the ’rational actor’ model, according to which the US functions as a coherent, monolithic agent. Instead, internal divisions within the foreign policy bureaucracy are explored, to build up a picture of the internal tensions and contradictions that bedevilled US nation-building efforts. The book also contributes to the vexed issue of whether or not the US should engage in nation-building at all, and if so under what conditions.

The eldest of ten children, Safi is forced to survive on very little while living in an extremely traditional and conservative society. His road isn't easy from the beginning, having moved from Pech due to war and starting over with his family in his parents' home village. Although he encounters numerous setbacks, Safi never gives up on his search for a better life. When Safi earns a number of scholarships due to his academic excellence, his travels bring him to different locations, cultures and opportunities. After attending a boarding school in Kabul, he travels to Lebanon and the United States, where he earns a doctorate degree from an Ivy League university. Despite several bumps in the road, Safi finally finds himself in the family life and career that he always wanted. Inspired by the Pashto saying, "No matter where a person goes, he always comes back to the children of his ancestors," a special bank account has been established so profits from the book's sales will benefit a girls' high school in Khas Kunar, Afghanistan. Meant to be an inspiring story of life and struggle, "One Life" offers readers an uplifting story of how perseverance and hard work don't fail in spite of the obstacles that may stand in the way. Having lived on hope for so long, Safi hopes his memoir brings hope to others who may need it in their times of struggle.