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Shackled: A Journey From Political Imprisonment To Freedom
Khaled Siddiq "Charkhi" is only six years old when he and his entire extended family are imprisoned. Following a grand betrayal, Khaled's father and uncles, the respected right-hand men to the King of Afghanistan, become targets of the new regime. Khaled's father is exiled, his uncles are executed, and their families are locked away in a forgotten corner of Kabul.
So begins a decades-long struggle in captivity where Khaled faces the hardship of prison life while enduring tragedies as more of his loved ones are executed and succumb to diseases. Despite the tribulations he experiences, Khaled never gives up hope, choosing to make the most of his time by studying five different languages, advanced literature, and philosophy. Eventually, Khaled and his family are released from prison, but are they truly free? Forbidden from leaving the country, one thing continues to haunt Khaled: a longing to reunite with his father.
SHACKLED is a raw, heart-opening story about resilience. It follows the Charkhi family from the 1932 coup to the 1979 Soviet invasion. Amidst national and personal upheaval, Khaled finds his freedom by choosing to lead a life of optimism, kindness, joy, and love.
Adam Siddiq is the grandson of Khaled Siddiq. Adam wrote SHACKLED alongside his grandfather, Khaled—a shared journey they hope will inspire others to become more involved in the sacred bond between the youth and their elders.
So begins a decades-long struggle in captivity where Khaled faces the hardship of prison life while enduring tragedies as more of his loved ones are executed and succumb to diseases. Despite the tribulations he experiences, Khaled never gives up hope, choosing to make the most of his time by studying five different languages, advanced literature, and philosophy. Eventually, Khaled and his family are released from prison, but are they truly free? Forbidden from leaving the country, one thing continues to haunt Khaled: a longing to reunite with his father.
SHACKLED is a raw, heart-opening story about resilience. It follows the Charkhi family from the 1932 coup to the 1979 Soviet invasion. Amidst national and personal upheaval, Khaled finds his freedom by choosing to lead a life of optimism, kindness, joy, and love.
Adam Siddiq is the grandson of Khaled Siddiq. Adam wrote SHACKLED alongside his grandfather, Khaled—a shared journey they hope will inspire others to become more involved in the sacred bond between the youth and their elders.
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Published December 21, 2017
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January 12, 2022
This was both a heartbreaking and uplifting memoir. While that may sound an unusual combination it is really the only way to categorize this read. The author writes this on behalf of his grandfather, Khaled Siddiq Khan Charkhi. The grandfather is the narrator and the story is told with great detail and emotion.
As a six year old in Afghanistan the narrator and all his family members, immediate and extended are literally rounded up and imprisoned for decades. His initial political imprisonment begins around 1932. The men are sent to a prison, although they are housed separately from the criminal prisoners. The women and children are housed in a separate location in a house but are guarded and provided only with minimal provisions.
The family had heightened political status before imprisoned and held honorable positions near to the then King. Once the King’s regime was overthrown, they family suffered much the same fate as many from the old regime. Some of them were executed, without any trial or even charges. Some of those imprisoned were beaten and tortured. All of them were placed in cells or locations with dismal or non-existent services (no or limited utilities, water, hydro, heat), insufficient food to sustain themselves, no opportunity for schooling or education for the children.
They survived purely due to their resilience and positive, hopeful attitude. It was amazing how in many instances they looked far beyond blame or “woe is me” and used the time to learn from, at first instance, their aunt and older siblings. Once the young boys reached puberty they were required to be moved to the men’s prison (and to be separated from the women). In the prison they met some learned scholars who taught them to speak, read and write in several different languages as well as taught them philosophy.
When they are finally “released” from prison and somewhat reunited with their families they continue to be held, guarded, and prevented from working, going to school, or leaving the premises. There imprisonment continues but they likewise continue to advocate for education, jobs, appropriate healthcare, and provisions. They are continually battling political red tape and their family notoriety prevents their release at every turn.
There are many examples and stories of their trials and tribulations during this time which move the story along. However, I found myself bogged down in the cast of thousands(or so it seemed) and trying to keep the names and families in some sort of order was a challenge. This alone made the story seem to drag for me, yet I’m not sure taking any particular piece out would have helped. The stories served to personalize their constant deprivation of freedoms and their continuous struggle to find resolution. The government of the day constantly promised to return their estates and property but that was realized.
This memoir certainly gives one opportunity to consider our own freedoms and appreciate that, in the grand scheme of life, many of our “struggles” are really meaningless. We should all try to approach “hardship” from a more global interpretation and do our part to raise up awareness of the plight of others. Better still do something to assist in finding the solution, or at least in aiding in alleviating some of trials and tribulations suffered by so many others, both around the world and in your own backyard. Stay positive and carry on!
As a six year old in Afghanistan the narrator and all his family members, immediate and extended are literally rounded up and imprisoned for decades. His initial political imprisonment begins around 1932. The men are sent to a prison, although they are housed separately from the criminal prisoners. The women and children are housed in a separate location in a house but are guarded and provided only with minimal provisions.
The family had heightened political status before imprisoned and held honorable positions near to the then King. Once the King’s regime was overthrown, they family suffered much the same fate as many from the old regime. Some of them were executed, without any trial or even charges. Some of those imprisoned were beaten and tortured. All of them were placed in cells or locations with dismal or non-existent services (no or limited utilities, water, hydro, heat), insufficient food to sustain themselves, no opportunity for schooling or education for the children.
They survived purely due to their resilience and positive, hopeful attitude. It was amazing how in many instances they looked far beyond blame or “woe is me” and used the time to learn from, at first instance, their aunt and older siblings. Once the young boys reached puberty they were required to be moved to the men’s prison (and to be separated from the women). In the prison they met some learned scholars who taught them to speak, read and write in several different languages as well as taught them philosophy.
When they are finally “released” from prison and somewhat reunited with their families they continue to be held, guarded, and prevented from working, going to school, or leaving the premises. There imprisonment continues but they likewise continue to advocate for education, jobs, appropriate healthcare, and provisions. They are continually battling political red tape and their family notoriety prevents their release at every turn.
There are many examples and stories of their trials and tribulations during this time which move the story along. However, I found myself bogged down in the cast of thousands(or so it seemed) and trying to keep the names and families in some sort of order was a challenge. This alone made the story seem to drag for me, yet I’m not sure taking any particular piece out would have helped. The stories served to personalize their constant deprivation of freedoms and their continuous struggle to find resolution. The government of the day constantly promised to return their estates and property but that was realized.
This memoir certainly gives one opportunity to consider our own freedoms and appreciate that, in the grand scheme of life, many of our “struggles” are really meaningless. We should all try to approach “hardship” from a more global interpretation and do our part to raise up awareness of the plight of others. Better still do something to assist in finding the solution, or at least in aiding in alleviating some of trials and tribulations suffered by so many others, both around the world and in your own backyard. Stay positive and carry on!
April 29, 2020
Author Adam Siddiq and his grandfather Khaled Siddiq “Charkhi” team together to create an emotional story about Khaled’s imprisonment and witnessing his family fall victim to poverty, sickness, and emotional distress. The true life account focuses on life for the Siddiq family following the downfall of Afghanistan King Amanullah in 1932. Both grandson and grandfather weave the tale using engaging language that connects the reader and authors. Throw in some family photos and other items close to the family and you have a true story that will have readers crying and cheering for the Siddiq family.
April 27, 2018
Thank you so much to @theadamsiddiq for sending me a copy of his book! This was a touching story or the struggles his grandfather faced in Afghanistan as a political prisoner. I was really captivated by his story and I really enjoyed reading it! You could feel the emotion coming off of the pages and I felt empathy and compassion to his family that suffered! I have looked at the history behind what happens in Afghanistan but never saw a personal connection, and that connection is a great tool to learn about what happened. The writing is strong and I found myself immersed in the story! I highly recommend this book!!
January 12, 2018
Beautifully written!!! Great job Mr. Siddiq!!!
This book brings to the forefront a page of the recent history of Afghanistan that was suppressed by Afghan authorities to conceal systematic human right crimes committed against political rivals.
Can't wait to read more from the author!!!!
Haroun Samei
This book brings to the forefront a page of the recent history of Afghanistan that was suppressed by Afghan authorities to conceal systematic human right crimes committed against political rivals.
Can't wait to read more from the author!!!!
Haroun Samei
March 21, 2020
Shackled gave me a lot of insight into the suffering that an extended family can undergo. It was a well written accuont that was clear and easy to read. Once started it wasn't easy to put it down. I had no idea about the situaton taht had been there during WW11 and found it hugely informative. It was also very sad, as it went through in order all of the tragic things that happened to the family. Their determination to not be brow beaten was incredible, and I was especially moved by how the aunt was doing all she could to give the children an education when they were in jail. It was quite factual and the author didn't include a lot of emotion about how he had felt. The suffering nevertheless came though, in examples, eg the seizures that his brother had because of the stress. I would have loved to have learned more about how the women coped and had a female perspective on what happened during the time in prison. Overall, it was a book I was glad that I had read and I would unreservdly recommend it to others.
March 14, 2020
While reading this book I kept thinking, wow what a great story; there’s drama, suspense, a great plot, cliff hangers at the end of each chapter, and then I make myself remember, this is a true story. And my heart breaks, wondering how humans can be so cruel. Overall, a great read and a great message. Thank you for sharing this emotional story with the world.
July 7, 2018
Besides being intensely absorbing, this book has helped me so much in understanding how the current situation in Afghanistan came to pass. For the current dilemma, I am much indebted to the writing of Benazir Bhutto, God rest her courageous soul, but for the past, this book helped me understand exactly what happened between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th.
We all know that the Taliban gained ground in Afghanistan, but many cannot follow the line of rulership. This book helps a lot. It shows that there have been and apparently always will be inspired and cultivated people who are blindsided by the lust for power of others.
The first part of the book helps explain how Afghanistan was ruled at the end of the 19th century. Ghulam Haidar Khan Charkhi was Khaled Siddiq's grandfather. Ghulam was a brave man who managed to use skill and diplomacy to bring the people of Kafiristan back into the fold of Afghanistan. Anyone who is Muslim or who knows Arabic understands that Kafir means idolator. Apparently these people had slipped into old ways. Instead of fighting them, Ghulam Haidar Khan used tact and skill, and the people of that area decided they preferred to be part of Afghanistan again. Schools were built and improvements came to the land as a result.
Fast forward to the next generation and the four sons of the peaceful strategist Ghulam Haidar Khan, one of whom was Khaled Siddiq's father. These four brothers were close to Prince Amanuullah, the grandson of King Abdur Rahman of Afghanistan.
Amanullah sounds like he was a really nice man. In those days women belonging to royalty were locked up in harems. Prince Amanullah's father and grandfather had had hundreds of "wives"--slavegirls of elevated status, not really slaves but neither were they free. When Amanullah came to power, he decided to change all that. He freed all these women from the harem, giving them liberty to go wherever they wanted and have normal lives. In this and many other ways, he attempted to bring Afghanistan into the 20th century.
What totally blew my mind--although no true historian should be shocked by behind the scenes manipulations of great countries seeking influence in the third world--was that British intelligence did some really nasty stuff to pull the rug out from under King Amanullah because of Afghanistan's harmonious relationship with Germany (right after World War I) and other European countries. British Intelligence stirred up two fundamentalist leaders who found an "illiterate troublemaker," a guy from the north of Afghanistan named Habibullah Kalakani, to be their puppet. For shame.
That's coup number one.
King Amanullah fled to seek support to regain his throne. I couldn't help wondering if, had he stayed in the country, he might have found more support, but probably not. He probably would have been killed.
Anyway, the father of the narrator gave money to Mohammad Nadir, who was one of Amanullah's generals, to defeat Kalakani. Nadir was successful and decided to take the throne himself. That is coup number two. When one of the narrator's uncles came back to try to change the previously loyal general's mind, he was killed and the entire family was chucked into prison--for fourteen years!
So here was this aristocratic, well educated family dedicated to bringing Afghanistan into the modern world and every single one of them was punished. There is a list of 55 women, children and housemaids and about 34 men.
The main story is how this sad and beautiful family kept up their spirits when they were not grieving over some new tragedy, some senseless killing or meaningless cruelty. I won't spoil that for anyone. This story is a strong reminder that modernization is tremendously difficult, especially when great powers simply want to dominate in other parts of the world and don't care about the well being of the people.
The suffering of this family is beyond belief. I was tremendously touched by the story of the brave young soccer player, Abdul Khaliq. What a loving young friend. What tragedy!
Adam Siddiq, who decided a better version of his father's family memoir needed to be written, should be commended. I will recommend this book to anyone who will listen. It shows how terrorism is used--by great powers--and the only safeguards we have are free speech, free commentary, and access to publication and education.
But for the grace of God, such a fate could happen anywhere at any time.
We all know that the Taliban gained ground in Afghanistan, but many cannot follow the line of rulership. This book helps a lot. It shows that there have been and apparently always will be inspired and cultivated people who are blindsided by the lust for power of others.
The first part of the book helps explain how Afghanistan was ruled at the end of the 19th century. Ghulam Haidar Khan Charkhi was Khaled Siddiq's grandfather. Ghulam was a brave man who managed to use skill and diplomacy to bring the people of Kafiristan back into the fold of Afghanistan. Anyone who is Muslim or who knows Arabic understands that Kafir means idolator. Apparently these people had slipped into old ways. Instead of fighting them, Ghulam Haidar Khan used tact and skill, and the people of that area decided they preferred to be part of Afghanistan again. Schools were built and improvements came to the land as a result.
Fast forward to the next generation and the four sons of the peaceful strategist Ghulam Haidar Khan, one of whom was Khaled Siddiq's father. These four brothers were close to Prince Amanuullah, the grandson of King Abdur Rahman of Afghanistan.
Amanullah sounds like he was a really nice man. In those days women belonging to royalty were locked up in harems. Prince Amanullah's father and grandfather had had hundreds of "wives"--slavegirls of elevated status, not really slaves but neither were they free. When Amanullah came to power, he decided to change all that. He freed all these women from the harem, giving them liberty to go wherever they wanted and have normal lives. In this and many other ways, he attempted to bring Afghanistan into the 20th century.
What totally blew my mind--although no true historian should be shocked by behind the scenes manipulations of great countries seeking influence in the third world--was that British intelligence did some really nasty stuff to pull the rug out from under King Amanullah because of Afghanistan's harmonious relationship with Germany (right after World War I) and other European countries. British Intelligence stirred up two fundamentalist leaders who found an "illiterate troublemaker," a guy from the north of Afghanistan named Habibullah Kalakani, to be their puppet. For shame.
That's coup number one.
King Amanullah fled to seek support to regain his throne. I couldn't help wondering if, had he stayed in the country, he might have found more support, but probably not. He probably would have been killed.
Anyway, the father of the narrator gave money to Mohammad Nadir, who was one of Amanullah's generals, to defeat Kalakani. Nadir was successful and decided to take the throne himself. That is coup number two. When one of the narrator's uncles came back to try to change the previously loyal general's mind, he was killed and the entire family was chucked into prison--for fourteen years!
So here was this aristocratic, well educated family dedicated to bringing Afghanistan into the modern world and every single one of them was punished. There is a list of 55 women, children and housemaids and about 34 men.
The main story is how this sad and beautiful family kept up their spirits when they were not grieving over some new tragedy, some senseless killing or meaningless cruelty. I won't spoil that for anyone. This story is a strong reminder that modernization is tremendously difficult, especially when great powers simply want to dominate in other parts of the world and don't care about the well being of the people.
The suffering of this family is beyond belief. I was tremendously touched by the story of the brave young soccer player, Abdul Khaliq. What a loving young friend. What tragedy!
Adam Siddiq, who decided a better version of his father's family memoir needed to be written, should be commended. I will recommend this book to anyone who will listen. It shows how terrorism is used--by great powers--and the only safeguards we have are free speech, free commentary, and access to publication and education.
But for the grace of God, such a fate could happen anywhere at any time.
April 21, 2020
Shackled: A Journey from Political Imprisonment to Freedom is an interesting look into a world many of us hardly know exists. I enjoyed reading it and the images were a big help. Reading this book made me thankful I’ve never known this type of life, and sorry that the author’s family has. I feel better after the ending.
I recommend this book to anyone who wants a look emotional look into life in a prison in Afghanistan for the last 100 years.
I recommend this book to anyone who wants a look emotional look into life in a prison in Afghanistan for the last 100 years.
May 26, 2018
SHACKLED: A Journey From Political Imprisonment To Freedom by Adam Siddiq is the biography of the author's grandfather, Khaled Siddiq, and family in the years succeeding their arrest after a regime change in 1932 Afghanistan. The biography begins with a collection of photographs, letters with translation, and a family tree. It then delivers a narrative that spans decades and describes, in graphic detail, years of systematic torture, executions and death by disease, harsh living conditions and the cruelty of man when the power shifts, even toward children. Throughout the ordeal, Khaled Siddiq clings to hope and educates himself, refusing to surrender more than just his body, until he is finally released.
SHACKLED by Adam Siddiq is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and its ability to overcome even the most unimaginable of circumstances. Siddiq does an incredible job detailing both the minutiae and far-reaching impact that a political prisoner and their family experience under the harshest conditions. Remarkably, Siddiq has even found poetry written by his grandfather with haunting prose such as, "I have become adrift in this unfamiliar territory and have parted from my homeland." I would recommend this book to those with an interest in stories that envelope the human experience in profound ways, that hold nothing back when speaking of the sacrifices forced upon a family, and a treasure trove of uplifting and wonderfully inspired moments both during the darkest times and when the light finally reveals itself once more. This book is an easy five-stars.
Review written by Readers' Favorite.
SHACKLED by Adam Siddiq is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and its ability to overcome even the most unimaginable of circumstances. Siddiq does an incredible job detailing both the minutiae and far-reaching impact that a political prisoner and their family experience under the harshest conditions. Remarkably, Siddiq has even found poetry written by his grandfather with haunting prose such as, "I have become adrift in this unfamiliar territory and have parted from my homeland." I would recommend this book to those with an interest in stories that envelope the human experience in profound ways, that hold nothing back when speaking of the sacrifices forced upon a family, and a treasure trove of uplifting and wonderfully inspired moments both during the darkest times and when the light finally reveals itself once more. This book is an easy five-stars.
Review written by Readers' Favorite.
January 7, 2019
What happened to Khaled Siddiq "Charkhi" and his family is beyond anything I and almost everybody else in the planet can ever imagine. It was truly horrific. His father and uncles were the right-hand men to King Amanullah Khan, and at their time they had built a very progressive and evolved Afghanistan, something never done before in history. They established the first Constitution in the country as well as the first ever democracy. They established independence from foreign controlling sources like England and made the country's principles to stand for the people and equality. They added women's right to vote in 1919, before the US would ever get to it, and before the rest of the world. Then...unfortunately...Nadir Shah had betrayed them all, working with English Intelligence agents, and cast all the Charkhi family into prison, exile, or execution. This book tells the story of Khaled's journey from political imprisonment to true liberation...being free, regardless of being in prison. It is a heart-breaking, heart-inspiring, and heart-awakening read. I'd give it 10 stars if I could!
January 7, 2019
In every generation of books, there is often a few books that stand out and shake and wake you to your soul. SHACKLED is one of these books. Reading SHACKLED will bring you to your knees in humility and lift you to the skies with the optimism that the ultimate freedom we have is that no matter how bad it gets in our lives, we always, always, always, always, always have choice...free will...the ability to choose something better to focus on and do with our lives, even when it feels like the never-ending dark night of the soul. Inspirational is a major under-statement. Khaled Siddiq deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for his kind heart that never lost love even with all the horrors he and his family suffered.
January 7, 2019
Imagine that only a month after your 6th birthday, as you're working on building an art project homework assignment for class with your brother and cousin, you hear the screams of terror from your home's courtyard and come out running to see your uncle's bloodily beaten body lying cold on the ground with soldiers blocking the exit to your home. Imagine that for the next 20 years, you are deprived of all rights and locked away in a filthy, stinking, disease-ridden prison with your family. This is what happened to Khaled Siddiq. What Khaled Siddiq did to find light and hope in the midst of all this darkness is truly remarkable and worth purchasing the book to read.
January 18, 2018
This is an extraordinary story of grace, devotion, and love in the face of unjust political imprisonment, physical deprivation, and extreme hardship. I got about 100 pages in and then stayed up late into the night to finish it. I just couldn't put it down: it was so awful and so beautiful at the same time. I was so astounded first by the courage of Khaled and his family throughout their ordeal and secondly by his willingness to recount the story again, in such detail, to his grandson, Adam. This is must read -- a gift to all of us to share in the beautiful dignity of his life.
November 20, 2018
All I have to say is WOW. This book is so rich with history, inspiration, and showed me that no matter what happens to me, I have the power to choose what I make of my experience. I learned a lot about Afghanistan that I didn't think I would beforehand and have more understanding and compassion. The writing is deep and dense. I recommend it to everyone!
December 25, 2018
All I have to say is WOW. This book is so rich with history, inspiration, and showed me that no matter what happens to me, I have the power to choose what I make of my experience. I learned a lot about Afghanistan that I didn't think I would beforehand and have more understanding and compassion. The writing is deep and dense. I recommend it to everyone!
January 7, 2019
i finished this book in 3 days. i have never finished another book of similar size in 3 days. it is captivating and saddening, humbling and eye-opening. i have been struggling with depression for some time and this book has been the most helpful thing for me to read in these dark days. khaled siddiq gives me hope that i can overcome anything!!
January 7, 2019
I'm struggling to find the words to describe the affect that reading this book had on me. All I can say is that if there is one book you read this year, make it this one. Thank you Adam Siddiq for taking the time to write such a detailed and descriptive account of your grandfather's life. Khaled Siddiq, I wish I can shake your hand one day. God bless you and your family!
January 13, 2019
Reading The Kite Runner is what got me interested in the history of Afghanistan. Reading SHACKLED is what showed me all the events that led up to it getting to the point it got to in the story of The Kite Runner. I would suggest if you area fan of The Kite Runner, read this book because it will give more depth and history. It is also a very strong story.
January 7, 2020
Insiring
Great narrative, amazing insights, priceless documents and above all the stories of treachery, malice, cruelity, suffering and eventually proof that you can kill individuals and opress people but somehow the tight path find its way.
As an Afghan, I feel priviliged by insights as well as sadened by what has happened in my contry in the last 100 years.
Great narrative, amazing insights, priceless documents and above all the stories of treachery, malice, cruelity, suffering and eventually proof that you can kill individuals and opress people but somehow the tight path find its way.
As an Afghan, I feel priviliged by insights as well as sadened by what has happened in my contry in the last 100 years.
January 7, 2019
As part of my 2018 reading challenge, I added "SHACKLED: A Journey From Political Imprisonment To Freedom" to my list. I read it in October and finished it over 1.5 days. I have not been that hooked to a book since I read "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini 10 years ago. 5 stars from me!
January 7, 2019
Thank you Adam Siddiq for writing this beautiful book about your grandfather, Khaled Siddiq, and entire family's story on overcoming extreme adversity and cruelty at the hands of a grand betrayal that took place in 20th century Afghanistan.
January 7, 2019
This book is filled with the revealing of suppressed history, the power of how family can overcome the darkest of things, poetry, and a young boy's journey of becoming a liberated man. This book is multiple books within one. Touching and inspiring. I recommend it.
January 13, 2019
I first heard about Mr. Khaled Siddiq's story from a video I saw on facebook that a friend shared with me. I am so grateful for Mr. Khaled Siddiq for being the man he is, a true inspiration for kindness and perseverance. Your story has changed me for the better.
March 25, 2019
Fantastic insight into Afghanistan
Beautifully written true story of a once affluent family struggling with the regime in Afghanistan.I enjoyed reading about the family bonded together throughout.
Beautifully written true story of a once affluent family struggling with the regime in Afghanistan.I enjoyed reading about the family bonded together throughout.
June 20, 2019
I learned so much about the history of Afghanistan through this incredible story and feel that I truly have no problems and infinite optimism. Thank you Khaled and Adam for creating this wonderful book!!!
June 28, 2019
Beautifully written!!! Great job Mr. Siddiq!!!
This book brings to the forefront a page of the recent history of Afghanistan that was suppressed by Afghan authorities to conceal systematic human right crimes committed against political rivals.
Can't wait to read more from the author!!!!
This book brings to the forefront a page of the recent history of Afghanistan that was suppressed by Afghan authorities to conceal systematic human right crimes committed against political rivals.
Can't wait to read more from the author!!!!
December 30, 2018
This is one of my favorite books I've ever read! It's profound, tragic, inspiring, and humbling. Khaled is an inspiration and hero!
January 7, 2019
fantastic book!!!!! bravo khaled siddiq for your heart and persistence as an inspiration!!! i pray for you and your family!!
January 7, 2019
Read this book to learn why Afghanistan is the way it is today.
January 7, 2019
Raw. Real. Moving. Life-changing. Illuminating. Truth revealing. Family journey. Optimism. Tragedy. And more.
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