The Afghans

Resumen del libro

In her compelling, intimate and thought-provoking new book, Seierstad introduces us to three people whose lives have been shaped by the fall and rise of the Taliban - Jamila, Bashir and Ariana - as well their families, friends, foes and co-fighters. Jamila is a women's rights activist Bashir is a Taliban commander Ariana is a law student who had one semester left when the Taliban came to power. The stories of these three Afghans encompass love, loss, revolt and war as well as the everyday rhythms of family life. Through them, we experience and come to understand the lead-up to the Taliban retaking power in 2021, how the first year of Taliban rule unfolded, and where this leaves Afghans today, and tomorrow.

Biografía del autor

Nacida en 1970, la noruega sne Seierstad es una de las corresponsales de prensa más prestigiosas del mundo. Tras estudiar ruso, español y filosofía en su país natal, empezó a trabajar como corresponsal para distintos periódicos en zonas en conflicto. Fruto de su estancia en Afganistán, publicó el libro El librero de Kabul, un éxito mundial con más de dos millones de ejemplares vendidos.