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Ashtey wrote: ">>>>>> Spoiler The Daughter Of Kurdland: A Life Dedicated to Humankind by Widad Akreyi<<<<<<

You've talked about the problems you had to find a room in Erbil. You ..."
Of course you may. I'm glad you asked about the TV celebrity. Her name was Perwin. She was from Kerkuk city. She gave me permission to share a room with two other students at the university dorm. I hope Perwin somehow finds out that I still remember her and what she did for me. I've been trying to find her, but so far have been unable.

Hi,

If you have questions (or comments) about Females of ValorFemales of Valor by Widad Akreyi, this is where you can post them.

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Mary wrote: "Hi Widad, I'm curious, where was this photo taken?
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Hi Mary, Thanks for your question. The photo was taken in New York, Manhattan. I am facing the UN headquarters. We, the NGOs, were arranging a side event to draw attention to the illicit arms trade and to ask Member states to adopt a resolution on a legally-binding treaty that would prevent the use of these arms in attacks against civilians, acts of terrorism, crimes against humanity or war crimes.

My best wishes to you for the new year!

Dear all,

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Ashtey wrote: ">>>>>> Spoiler The Daughter Of Kurdland: A Life Dedicated to Humankind by Widad Akreyi<<<<<<
It is sad to read that you had a sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 26..."

I'm grateful for your compassion. Yes, it was tough. I experienced a lot of pain. But, as you know, pain is part of life. I reminded myself that there is no life that is free of pain. I decided to feel the pain instead of numbing it.

Thank you for your kind words. Wishing you and your loved ones Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays!

Bob wrote: "Howdy Widad. How long did it take to write your memoir? How challenging was it to write it?"

Howdy Bob. It took me many years. My health wasn't allowing me to write as much as I wished. Therefore, I had to write short passages until I finished it in 2003.

Gigi wrote: "- MAJOR SPOILER WARNING Zoroastrians' Fight for Survival and Females of Valor by Widad Akreyi -

Hello Widad. Would Ivar go back to Sweden? And if s..."

Nice try, Gigi :) What I can say is this, you'll find out when you read the third volume of The Viking's Kurdish Love. Hope you can wait till then! Thanks for reading the first two volumes...

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Nova wrote: "Is there a third volume coming up after Females of Valor?"

Thank you for your question, Nova. Yes, the third volume is on the way. It is expected to be published around August 2021. All the best to you...

Rasmuss wrote: "Hi! I am reading your book. A friend told me it is based on a true story. Is that true?"

Thank you for your question. Yes, the historical events and the characters are real. I have changed some names of the people to protect the privacy of their offspring. However, the names of public figures have not been changed.

Hello everyone!

Please feel free to post your questions here.

The thread is meant to be about the first volume of the "Viking's Kurdish Love" series, Zoroastrians' Fight for Survival, but you can ask questions about the second volume Females of Valor as well.

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Thanks . . .

If you have questions or comments about my memoir, The Daughter of Kurdland: A Life Dedicated to Humankind, this is the area to post them.

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Thank you and all the best. . .