Review of Once Upon A Time In Afghanistan

[Reva Parker]

Thank you for your great review. From what I sampled of this book I agree it is very inspirational. I always like reading about someone's point of view that was there, not what we hear on the news. It becomes much more reliable and human. I'm sure I will need my tissues for this book. I have added it to my list of books to read thanks to your wonderful recommendation.

[Emma Jane Grey]

This sounds like an excellent read - I’m always interested in memoirs like this which detail perspectives with which I’m not familiar. I look forward to reading it!

[Nisha DSouza]

Once Upon a Time in Afghanistan by Nazila Sawhney is a story of resilience, hope, and seeing beyond the obvious. The official OBC review was detailed and engaging. The sample pages I read made me realize that there's always another side to any story. I am amazed to learn about Afghanistan's rich history before the war, especially the country's contribution to global fashion; I never would have imagined that life was so completely different for the Afghans before the war. I am eager to read the rest of the book; I commend the author for sharing her story. Congratulations on the BOTD!

[Leonie Vermaak]

What an interesting book. I always believe that there are always 2 sides to a story, and finally we get that from someone that grew up in Afghanistan and what she experienced. I can't wait to start reading. Thanks for a detailed and well written review. Congrats on BOTD and thanks for the free book.

[Damian Keyes]

Nazila's story is one of survival and triumph. I'm glad that the author is able to recount good times when she was Afghanistan because outsiders usually focus on the negative aspect of the country. This book I'm definitely adding to my must-read list for 2024 because they story is that important to me. Congrats to the author for having the BOTD.

[Hy Be]

Interesting review. "Once Upon a Time in Afghanistan" by Nazila Sawhney is a heartwrenching memoir of author recounting her childhood in Afghanistan to escaping the country during was breakout. The portrayal of self-identification validation in the book made me think about the struggles of Afghan people.

[Natasha Jessee]

I loved how Nazila shared her amazing intriguing life experiences. Her honest emotions that take you on an emotional loop of a journey filled with happiness and sadness. As a 21st century woman, gen z to be precise, l find it not pleasing that she let his father decide for her on her own marriage for l believe choosing your path is staying true to yourself and your choices. I Also felt that her journey was good in a way it made her stronger and bad in a way it was agonizing for her and her family.

[_Rhea Jacob]

It looks like an interesting book as the author narrates her tale of escape, survival and learning to live her life by not being brought down by survivor's guilt. Thank you for your review.

[Ejimma Chika Promise]

When i saw the title of the book, I already knew that it is a comparison between Afghanistan of befire and the transformed one. Nice reborw

[Ejimma Chika Promise]

When I saw the title of the book, I already knew that it is a comparison between Afghanistan before and the transformed one. Nice review!

[Rahul Singh 29]

As someone who lives in the neighboring country of Afghanistan, I was deeply moved by Nazila Sawhney's memoir. She vividly portrays the beauty and diversity of her homeland, as well as the horrors and hardships of war and displacement. I appreciate her courage and resilience in sharing her story with the world. I am interested in learning more about the people and culture of Afghanistan, and this book is a great source of inspiration and insight. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to understand the true Afghanistan beyond the headlines. Congrats to the author, #BOTD!

[Sakshi Bhageria]

The book is intriguing, not just on its take on the now scarcely represented country Afghanistan, but also on how the author chooses to remember it. The war-torn land was once surprisingly the epitome of modernity, and a place of fun and peace. It is this evident nostalgia on the author's end that makes the book hard to put down. Very much recommended!

[Mayuri Kotalawala]

Nevertheless, the book still provided me with what I was looking for - an insider's perspective from a survivor, the author's patriotism, her sense of belonging, and her tale of strength and perseverance.

- Each have their way of surviving situations and I'm Intrigued to know hers. Thank you for an amazing review.

[Ika Apo]

I do not have a lot of information about the war so I would read this book with great interest. I generally love memoirs and remember loving Anna Frank as a kid. This book kind of reminds me of it.

[mrlefty0706]

“Once Upon a Time in Afghanistan” by Nazila Sawhney is a recount of her experiences and her family's escape from Afghanistan during the war. She takes readers on her journey from her childhood to what Afghanistan is like today. She describes how wonderful Afghanistan was during their independence in the 1960s when it was a beautiful tourist destination for Europeans and Americans. The Afghan people have gone through two wars, the Soviets and the U.S. and now things are worse than ever because of the Taliban. Fortunately for Nazila’s family they escaped into through Pakistan to India and immigrated to Canada as refugees in the 1980s. Her parents found jobs that they were overqualified for but they had to feed the family and provide shelter. This is a very good book and it deserves a 5-star rating.