Review of Once Upon A Time In Afghanistan

[Keer Jane Zulita]

Though they seem to be at the top of their game these days, memoirs are not normally my thing. With all the hardship this family must have endured in order to flee Afghanistan, this one sounds really intriguing.

[Chad Anthony]

The way you outline the author's storytelling, from the nostalgic flashbacks to the challenges faced in Canada, provides a comprehensive overview. Your comment on the author's unique narrative style that elicits raw emotions is intriguing, making me curious about the emotional journey the book promises.

[Omobolanle Savage]

Your review of "Once Upon a Time in Afghanistan" is captivating. The personal touch you describe, delving into the author's childhood and her family's escape, makes the book sound emotionally charged. I appreciate your honesty about the traumatic aspects and your curiosity to understand the survivor's perspective.

[Ajiferuke Ajibola]

Thanks for a wonderful review. This is an intriguing story. I admire the author's strength. Indeed, giving back is therapeutic. Congrats on BOTD.

[Amy_Jackson]

War is not good, I wish it never has to happen. I like the way you pointed out that the author gives the insider's perspective. It will sure make a good read.

[Mercy Wambui Ndungu]

I appreciate how you captured the essence of the author's childhood in Afghanistan and the drastic changes her family faced due to significant events, leading to their escape. The transition from the 1960s Afghanistan, described as an exciting adventure and tourist attraction, to the challenging times that forced her family's departure adds a poignant layer to the narrative.

The portrayal of the escape from Kabul, their time in India, and the eventual journey to Canada as refugees reflects the resilience of the human spirit. Your acknowledgment of the challenges they encountered upon arriving in Canada, particularly the difficulties her father faced in securing a job at his level, emphasizes the struggles many refugees go through when adapting to a new country.

[Abiodunakinola]

Nazila Sawhney's memoir, "Once Upon a Time in Afghanistan," masterfully navigates the emotional landscape of her family's escape from Afghanistan, providing a unique perspective that goes beyond the headlines and offers a nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by refugees. Nice review.

[Huini Hellen]

I thank Nazila for giving us an insider's account of what happened in Afghanistan, a certain perspective that the media may have ignored. Thanks for the review.

[Sameena Ansari]

Nazila Sawhney's memoir captivates with its intimate portrayal of survival and resilience. Through her non-fiction book, readers traverse the tumultuous landscape of Afghanistan, resonating with her loyalty to family and determination to create positive change.

[ThaTha Tha]

People like migratory birds are born with options, to fly back and forth from home to any desirable destination. It comes with different price to pay but to that that options and choices can be made are blessings never to be discounted. The author and her family have granted different options, to stay back home and dread the unknown coming anytime or pick up and took a leap of faith to never to back. Reading Once Upon A Time in Afghanistan in Delhi, a place she briefly called home, I will never discount and take it for granted the option I have to fly around the world and still come back Home, where my grandparents and their parents germinated seeds, under which me and my cousins have evening tea. Every episode is about progressing and adapting without losing Focus. Reading this, I am reminded about my heritage and grief with people who unlike the author cannot afford make it out, lost in the process of coming out…
In a brief narrative she also have reminded Afghanistan was once a Dream Destination, centre of Development which now is impossible to trace back because of many factors including Media.

[Maria Lepre]

The premises are the best, and the theme is more than current. The story must be told, and this book is perfect, rich in history and people's experiences. The story of the escape from Kabul is so simple but also so intriguing. I really liked it.

[Jay Lu]

The reviewer's insight into Nazila Sawhney's "Once Upon a Time in Afghanistan" is profound. It's fascinating to see how the author's journey from Afghanistan to Canada, interwoven with historical and personal narratives, resonates with readers. The reviewer's reflection on the book’s ability to provide closure and a deeper understanding of refugees' experiences is particularly compelling. It highlights the power of storytelling in bridging cultural gaps and fostering empathy.

[Abraham Ozo]

Nazila Sawhney's non-fiction, "Once Upon a Time in Afghanistan," vividly recounts her family's escape during the conflict. Transitioning from her childhood in Kabul to the challenges faced in Canada as refugees, Sawhney shares emotional, relatable experiences.

[Janet Kimetto]

From the review, this is a heartwarming, inspirational story. It gives us an insightful view of Afghanistan before the war, and the author's struggles during the war, her and her family starting all over again in another country. Congrats on BOTD!

[Precious Anavheoba]

I think I would love to go on this emotional journey with the author. The book deserves its five stars. There'll be a more personal touch to the Afghanistan story of unrest and conflict on the news.