Whispers of War: An Afghan Freedom Fighter’s Account of the Soviet Invasion

by Masood Khalili

Whispers of War: An Afghan Freedom Fighter’s Account of the Soviet Invasion is the real-life tale of a young political leader, Masood Khalili. Son of Ustad Khalilullah Khalili, the great Afghan poet, he motivated his people and led them in their fight against the ‘Red Army’. Alongside his friend Commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, Khalili traveled by foot, on horseback and on donkey, sharing the tales of pain, despair, and despondence of his countrymen and women. In letters to his beloved wife Sohaillah, he writes of his journey through the Himalayan range, accompanied by a team of foreign journalists.

The book is an account of the search for ever elusive peace in a country ravaged by war—a war that changed the landscape of the country and the fabric of its society.

Genres: Nonfiction

300 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 2017

Reviews

[Elizabeth Drayson · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most inspiring yet tragic books I've read in recent years. It opened my eyes to the plight of Afghanistan and through its format, diaries to the author's wife, it tells the story of terrible suffering but also of great courage and hope. A very important book for our times.

[Manali · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the book. It is written in a beautiful way. As book goes on, I could actually picture the different scenes described in the books.

[Izzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful memoir.

[Farhad Khurami · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book written by one of the wisest man of my country.