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A young Afghan boy endures unbearable hardship in the absence of his father. After a decade in exile, Mohammad Hajher's father returns with his young family to his home village in rural Afghanistan. Here, Hajher is unable to go to school, and when his father falls ill, it becomes clear that his options are limited. But before Hajher's father passes, he shares a mantra with his son - one that will sustain and embolden him throughout many years of hardship. And when life under the Pashtoonwali code of honor grows dangerous, Hajher and his mother plot their escape. While exposing the feudal cultural practices of a remote village in rural Afghanistan, Hajher reflects on the challenges of his life, from the Russian invasion of Afghanistan and becoming a refugee in India to immigrating to the United States with the help of the Peace Corps friends. But what emerges, is a son's unwavering desire to make his father's dream come true. Hajher's father Mohammad Azam was his mentor and savior, even after death, and his legacy lives on. While profoundly impacted by his father's untimely death, Hajher never felt abandoned and presents a heartfelt tribute to his beloved father in this touching memoir. This book is a remarkable true story of surviving against all odds. Father at Age Nine inspires hope in the face of difficulty while honoring the lasting bond between a father and son. For further information please visit www.fatheratagenine.com

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Mohammad Hajher is an Afghan refugee. He lost his father at the age of nine, and his family fled Afghanistan after the Russian invasion. Hajher suffered rare difficulties, growing in the absence of his father. With help from the Peace Corp friends, he made it to the United States where he earned a university degree and taught Afghan languages and cross culture at the Defense Language Institute. Now retired, he lives in the Southern United States with his wife. A portion of the proceeds from book sales will be donated to aid his childhood village, providing boys' and girls' education at risk under Taliban rule. For further information please visit www.fatheratagenine.com

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