Fort of Nine Towers

Twenty-three years ago―after the Soviets left and before the Taliban came to power―Kabul was a garden where seven-year-old Qais Akbar Omar flew kites from the roof of his grandfather's house. Then came the hollow sounds of rocket fire as the Mujahedin, self-proclaimed holy warriors, seized power, and the country erupted in civil war. Omar's family fled, leaving everything behind to take shelter in an old fort. But after a narrow escape from death, his father decided that the family must leave the country. Yet the journey proved more difficult than anticipated, and in this stunning coming-of-age memoir, Omar offers a moving recollection of these events―a story of daily hardships relieved by moments of joy and immense beauty. Infused with folktales and steeped in poetry, A Fort of Nine Towers is a life-affirming triumph.
ASIN: 1250043654
VSKU: 5ALYFA00005B_ns
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Omar, Qais Akbar
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book may have little to no writing and or underlining inside, and is in overall good condition. Cover may have some cosmetic wear.