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The Lone Leopard

Sharifullah Dorani

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Description:15-year-old Ahmad finds it hard to live by tradition among Russians and ‘Communist Afghans’ in the liberal Makroryan, known as the ‘Little Moscow of Kabul’. It becomes harder with the arrival in the neighbourhood of the 16-year-old and fervently pro-women’s rights Frishta. Naturally, their conflicting outlooks on tradition clash. Frishta calls Ahmad backward and, worse, a shameful coward, and Ahmad accuses Frishta of being a foreign agent and, worse, a ‘bad woman’ who has picked a war with half of the population and their way of life.It is 1990s Afghanistan, where a man is stripped of character if he is proved a coward, and where a woman is merely seen as valuable goods, and even a perception of unchastity will lose her all her worth. By the time Ahmad and Frishta really get to know each other, it is too late as they have seriously harmed each other, and their lives will never be the same. The mujahedeen run over Kabul, and the civil war begins, compelling Ahmad to flee to Russia and then to England. But Ahmad does not realise that one day he will be forced to return to the homeland where his past catches up with him and puts him in a situation in which he has to choose to either live like a coward, by betraying a once-loyal friend, or die with courage.PRAISE FOR 'THE LONE LEOPARD'a powerful book that tells a story I will never forget...an emotional roller coaster...an eye-opener...that has the potential to become a classic over time. —The Rest Journal of Politics and Developmenta heart-wrenching, yet hopeful story of family, friendship and love set against the nationalistic and religious conflicts of Afghanistan's last four decades…an extremely good read —Bedfordshire Refugee and Asylum Seeker Supporta generous, sensitive, well-researched novel which offers an informative perspective on Afghanistan’s past...and...future. —US Studies Onlinean interesting, suspenseful, and impactful story that…gradually rises in intensity and drama—The Strategy BridgeLibraries looking for literary fiction that can reach an exceptionally wide audience will find The Lone Leopard hard-hitting, attractive, and educational, all in one. Ideally, it also will reach into book club discussions —Midwest Book Reviewa must read—Keith Shortleythought-provoking and engaging —Review Talesfascinating —Andrea Jones, BRASSan absorbing...sensitive, heartbreaking, and bold…story...It touches your heart—Review Vueheartbreaking, and engaging... a must-read historical fiction Middle Eastern and contemporary romance drama novel. —Author Anthony Avina’s BlogAn eye-opening story that saturates the mind and heart on many different levels. —Donovan's Literary Servicesa story of…young lives, teenage angst, human affinity and grief. —USSOan eye-opener…absorbing…and revealing...I heartily recommend it to anyone who wants to 'enter' Afghanistan mentally and emotionally. —Jane Marriott, BRASSan ideal choice for university/college courses on... South Asia and...the Greater Middle East. —CESRANWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Lone Leopard. To get started finding The Lone Leopard, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 461

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: S&M Publishing House

Release: 2022

ISBN: 1739606914

Description: 15-year-old Ahmad finds it hard to live by tradition among Russians and ‘Communist Afghans’ in the liberal Makroryan, known as the ‘Little Moscow of Kabul’. It becomes harder with the arrival in the neighbourhood of the 16-year-old and fervently pro-women’s rights Frishta. Naturally, their conflicting outlooks on tradition clash. Frishta calls Ahmad backward and, worse, a shameful coward, and Ahmad accuses Frishta of being a foreign agent and, worse, a ‘bad woman’ who has picked a war with half of the population and their way of life.It is 1990s Afghanistan, where a man is stripped of character if he is proved a coward, and where a woman is merely seen as valuable goods, and even a perception of unchastity will lose her all her worth. By the time Ahmad and Frishta really get to know each other, it is too late as they have seriously harmed each other, and their lives will never be the same. The mujahedeen run over Kabul, and the civil war begins, compelling Ahmad to flee to Russia and then to England. But Ahmad does not realise that one day he will be forced to return to the homeland where his past catches up with him and puts him in a situation in which he has to choose to either live like a coward, by betraying a once-loyal friend, or die with courage.PRAISE FOR 'THE LONE LEOPARD'a powerful book that tells a story I will never forget...an emotional roller coaster...an eye-opener...that has the potential to become a classic over time. —The Rest Journal of Politics and Developmenta heart-wrenching, yet hopeful story of family, friendship and love set against the nationalistic and religious conflicts of Afghanistan's last four decades…an extremely good read —Bedfordshire Refugee and Asylum Seeker Supporta generous, sensitive, well-researched novel which offers an informative perspective on Afghanistan’s past...and...future. —US Studies Onlinean interesting, suspenseful, and impactful story that…gradually rises in intensity and drama—The Strategy BridgeLibraries looking for literary fiction that can reach an exceptionally wide audience will find The Lone Leopard hard-hitting, attractive, and educational, all in one. Ideally, it also will reach into book club discussions —Midwest Book Reviewa must read—Keith Shortleythought-provoking and engaging —Review Talesfascinating —Andrea Jones, BRASSan absorbing...sensitive, heartbreaking, and bold…story...It touches your heart—Review Vueheartbreaking, and engaging... a must-read historical fiction Middle Eastern and contemporary romance drama novel. —Author Anthony Avina’s BlogAn eye-opening story that saturates the mind and heart on many different levels. —Donovan's Literary Servicesa story of…young lives, teenage angst, human affinity and grief. —USSOan eye-opener…absorbing…and revealing...I heartily recommend it to anyone who wants to 'enter' Afghanistan mentally and emotionally. —Jane Marriott, BRASSan ideal choice for university/college courses on... South Asia and...the Greater Middle East. —CESRANWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Lone Leopard. To get started finding The Lone Leopard, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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