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Tag Archives: Afghanistan
The Books: “An Unexpected Light : Travels in Afghanistan” (Jason Elliot)
And here is my next excerpt from my library: I’m finished alphabetically with all of the books on the “history” shelves – at least with the ones I’ve read. Next I have a shelf where I keep hard-covers, which don’t … Continue reading
The Books: “The Collapse of Communism” (NY Times)
And here is my next excerpt of the day: I have now finished with the first bookshelf – in my kitchen – and have decided to now do excerpts from the books in my History/Biography bookshelf. I’m scared! But I … Continue reading
Recommended Reading: Non-fiction
NONFICTION 1. The Ends of the Earth: From Togo to Turkmenistan, from Iran to Cambodia, a Journey to the Frontiers of Anarchy, by Robert Kaplan I’ve read all of Kaplan’s stuff, but this one is my favorite. He starts his … Continue reading
Hope in Kabul?
An interesting piece in the Washington Post about the state of affairs in Afghanistan today, as opposed to two years ago. Without a peaceful government, businesses are not willing to invest in Afghanistan, although many have pledged millions of dollars. … Continue reading
Photos of Afghanistan
A series of tragic yet somehow beautiful photographs of the devastation in Afghanistan. Photo #3 is haunting. Via: Iranian Girl