Review of Once Upon A Time In Afghanistan

[Julius Adekunle]

"Once Upon a Time in Afghanistan" is a poignant account of Nazila Sawhney's family escape, offering a unique insider's perspective. Filled with raw emotions, it provides a refreshing counterpoint to mainstream narratives, leaving readers with a sense of closure and highlighting the therapeutic power of giving back.

[Nageeb Farea]

Im actually intrigued enough to look up more details of what transpired in Afghanistan to get a feel of everything before reading this book. It seems very interesting and I'd enjoy exploring more of Nazila, a survivor's account of things. I also wonder how her interfaith was like, if it worked out at all and what happened to the father. All those details seem very interesting to me

[Jenna Padayachee]

Thank you for a great review!
Afghanistan is mainly associated with war and negativity.
I commend the author for baring her soul through this book. It is encouraging to know that Nazila was able to overcome survivor's guilt and use her journey and voice to make a positive difference.
Thank you for a beautiful sample read as well, with a view of Afghanistan I have not considered a possible reality, mind blowing!
I have saved this book for later.

[Brienna Cooper]

What a well-written review! This is a topic I could stand to learn more about and gain better understanding of. I also think it being from a female perspective will be particularly enlightening as the nuances (to say the least) that come with that are not to be understated. It is surprising to hear that the events of 2021 aren’t a focal point (that’s what came to mind seeing the title as well) but I’d like to think that seeing this historical overview of Afghanistan, both as a country and personal experience, can shed some light on how and why things are as they have been in the modern day. Congrats to the author on BOTD!

[Devesh Patel]

The review applauds "Once Upon a Time in Afghanistan" by Nazila Sawhney, a non-fiction account of the author's escape from Afghanistan during conflict times. It offers an intimate glimpse into Afghanistan's past, contrasting the peaceful 1960s with the turmoil that followed. Sawhney's journey from Kabul to Canada, facing challenges and making difficult decisions, is emotionally resonant and insightful, shedding light on the migrant experience. The reviewer appreciates Sawhney's ability to evoke emotions, her patriotism, and the way she handles survivor's guilt by helping others. Praising the book's thorough editing and appropriate cover design, the reviewer recommends it to those seeking inspiration, especially refugees and those working with them, and rates it 5 out of 5 stars.

[CHANTAL EWING]

‪“Once Upon A Time In Afghanistan: A Journey of Hope” An inspiring story of an immigrant young girl and how she thrives through her struggles for success and now a helping hand to her homeland. Easy read and recommend highly.

[Rebecca De Figueiredo]

It’s so nice to come across a book about Afghanistan that is no extolling the usual negative points, but really showing us that it’s a place of character with amazing people. Thank you, Nazila Sawhney, for this interesting story .

[Timothy Rucinski]

This appears to be a wonderful account of one woman's extraordinary journey. I'm not particularly fond of reading memoirs, so this book probably is not for me. Nevertheless, I'd like to congratulate Ms. Sawhney on the publication of her book.

[Tithi Das 1]

The book "Once upon a time in Afghanistan" is not only about Afghanistan as a country its about the people who are struggling for surviving. The author wants us to feel the struggle of the refugee and inspire them by her uplifting story of surviving. I acknowledge the reviewer for an impactful appraise of the book.

[Sham Gwalani]

"Once Upon A Time In Afghanistan" is the story of transition. Transition experienced by the refugees and the country as well. Sampled a few pages of the book. Amid all the negative news we hear about Afghanistan Nazia has certainly striked a goal by highlighting the positiveness. One of the best reviews I have read so far.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

Once Upon a Time in Afghanistan by Nazila Sawhney is a profound memoir that bridges the gap between the Afghanistan of the past and the present. Sawhney's personal narrative of escape and resilience offers an insider's view, bringing to life a country rich in culture and spirit, yet torn by conflict. Congratulations on being BOTD!

[Nals_true_as_a_boo]

Congratulations on BOTD! I enjoyed reading about Sawhneyʼs endeavors as a refugee and the great hardships she had to endure to live her comfortable life. As a normal citizen of my country, it is beautiful to seek such stories filled with heart, pain and humanity which remind one that we all experience hardship in our lives and just want to find happiness. It is a beautiful tale reminding us to be empathetic towards others and never shy away from fighting for what we believe in, want and deserve the most.

[Gerry Steen]

This review has made me want to read this book.I am thankful that Nazila shared her story in this book. By reading it we will learn about Afghanistan's recent history from the 1960's and later. There is a lot to take in. The country has changed alot in these years. This is a must read for me!

[Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis]

Great job on the review! This book, Once Upon A Time In Afghanistan, brought back memories of seeing the desperate people climbing onto the planes in a desperate attempt to leave the country. At the time, my first thought was how stupid could these people be? You can't ride on the wings of a plane! Now, reading this book, I realize that the people were just so anxious to get out that they were so desperate that they did anything that they could.

[Sean Duan]

It seems an interesting story about an insider fleeing Afghanistan and surviving. The culture is fascinating. Thanks for the review, I will put in my reading queue.