The Afghan people once lived a content and simple life, but everything changed catastrophically when the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. The chaos and danger of war touched everyone and in order to escape the fighting, those brave souls who managed to leave went through incredible difficulty in the countries they immigrated to. This memoir is a collection of memories of an adolescent that grew up during the conflict that migrated to a new unknown land and the change in the livelihood that he experienced. After reading this fascinating memoir, readers are sure to take away a greater appreciation for our life in the U.S. and every freedom we enjoy here, as well as gain an interesting insight into a situation, not unlike the one in Afghanistan right now.
