{"product_id":"the-afghans-three-lives-through-war-love-and-revolt-from-the-bestselling-author-of-the-bookseller-of-kabul-9781408717950","title":"The Afghans: Three lives through war, love and revolt - from the bestselling author of The Bookseller of Kabul","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eÅsne Seierstad's The Bookseller of Kabul is a powerful and intimate portrait of three Afghans living under the Taliban today. It is a valuable addition to the canon of literature on Afghanistan and has been praised by critics worldwide. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 448 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 07 August 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Little, Brown Book Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Åsne Seierstad is one of the greatest,most courageous journalists of our time. . . This is an important,heartbreaking book   Eric Schlosser,author of  Fast Food Nation    From the internationally bestselling author of  The Bookseller of Kabul ,this is an unforgettable portrait of three people living under the Taliban today.   There is Jamila,a women's rights activist who got an education when few women could; Bashir,a Taliban commander who grew up eager to avenge a father killed by security forces; and Ariana,a law student who is now barred from her university and facing the prospect of an arranged marriage to a man she does not love. Through the stories of these three Afghans,we experience what it is to live under the Taliban now,and think about where this leaves Afghans today,and tomorrow.    An astonishing feat of writing and reporting . . . one of the finest books written on Afghanistan in a generation   Eliza Griswold,Pulitzer Prize-winning author of  Amity and Prosperity      Harrowing,uplifting,fascinating,challenging and profound,no other recent book on the subject comes close   CPW Gammell,author of  The Pearl of Khorasan: A History of Herat     Åsne Seierstad is the supreme non-fiction writer of her generation   Luke Harding   \u003cbr\u003eÅsne Seierstad's book, \"The Bookseller of Kabul,\" is a valuable addition to the canon of literature on Afghanistan. It offers a rare intimacy and provides an unforgettable portrait of three people living under the Taliban today. Jamila, a women's rights activist, Bashir, a Taliban commander, and Ariana, a law student, share their stories, offering a glimpse into the challenges and experiences of living under the Taliban's rule. Seierstad's writing and reporting are hailed as an astonishing feat, and the book is considered one of the finest books written on Afghanistan in a generation. It has received critical acclaim from prominent figures such as Eric Schlosser, author of \"Fast Food Nation,\" and Eliza Griswold, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of \"Amity and Prosperity.\" The book has been described as harrowing, uplifting, fascinating, challenging, and profound, and it stands out as a significant contribution to the understanding of Afghanistan's current situation. Seierstad's ability to capture the essence of Afghan life and the complexities of the Taliban's rule is widely recognized, making \"The Bookseller of Kabul\" a must-read for anyone interested in the country's history and current affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 352g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 197 x 127 x 31 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781408717950\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asne Seierstad","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":47599127494906,"sku":"9781408717950","price":9.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1754657860151_book.jpg?v=1754725760","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-afghans-three-lives-through-war-love-and-revolt-from-the-bestselling-author-of-the-bookseller-of-kabul-9781408717950","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}