Overview
Visit the Book site for more information 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.
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Author: Masood Khalili
Publisher: SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd
Imprint: SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd
Weight: 0.330kg
ISBN: 9789386062772
ISBN 10: 9386062771
Pages: 300
Publication Date: 20 March 2017
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
I think anyone with a soul or a heart will feel that this is a very special book...your diaries to your dear wife. We are fortunate that you and she have decided to share these with the world. -- Dominic Jermey, * current Ambassador of UK to Afghanistan * Whispers of War has captured Afghanistan's heart. Masood Khalili's voice is at once soothing and disturbing as he tells of the tragedy that has befallen his nation. His words melt your heart, bring tears to your eyes and then inspire you with stories of courage, of resolve and of love for Afghanistan, and for its people, whose strength reminds us of what life has to give, especially when all seems lost. -- Kathy Gannon, * Head of Associated Press * Masood Khalili's voice is at once soothing and disturbing ... melt(s) your heart, bring(s) tears to your eyes and ... reminds us of what life has to give, especially when all seems lost. -- Kathy Gannon, Masood Khalili is the wisest man I know. His blend of courage, conviction, morality, and humility has inspired all those who know him. With his essential humanity untouched, indeed strengthened, by the massive challenges thrown at him throughout a remarkable life, this book will ensure he captures the hearts and imaginations of thousands more who may never have the privilege of meeting him. A very rare man whose story I cannot recommend too highly. -- General Sir David Richards, * Former Head of NATO Forces in Afghanistan and Former Commander-in-chief of British Army (Land Forces) * The story of Afghanistan - of the war against the Soviets and of terrorism that has gripped the landlocked country ever since - is in many ways also the story of diplomat Masood Khalili, who motivated his people and led them in their fight against the Red Army...the memoir is an account of the search for ever elusive peace in Afghanistan. -- Millennium Post, * 13 April 2017 * In reading this [the book] rich collection of encounters, anecdotes and local stories we get an insight into the hearts, minds and will of people and a compelling background to the toppling of a world empire by underdogs. -- Biblio, January - March 2018 Khalili's first-hand account of his journey through the war-ravaged country is lucid and captivating. He enriches his account by occasionally quoting verses by poets such as Saadi, Rumi and his father, Ustad Khalilullah Khalili. -- The Telegraph, 20 October 2017
I think anyone with a soul or a heart will feel that this is a very special book...your diaries to your dear wife. We are fortunate that you and she have decided to share these with the world. -- Dominic Jermey, current Ambassador of UK to Afghanistan Whispers of War has captured Afghanistan's heart. Masood Khalili's voice is at once soothing and disturbing as he tells of the tragedy that has befallen his nation. His words melt your heart, bring tears to your eyes and then inspire you with stories of courage, of resolve and of love for Afghanistan, and for its people, whose strength reminds us of what life has to give, especially when all seems lost. -- Kathy Gannon, Head of Associated Press Masood Khalili's voice is at once soothing and disturbing ... melt(s) your heart, bring(s) tears to your eyes and ... reminds us of what life has to give, especially when all seems lost. -- Kathy Gannon, Head, Associated Press (attacked and wounded while reporting from Afghanistan) Masood Khalili is the wisest man I know. His blend of courage, conviction, morality, and humility has inspired all those who know him. With his essential humanity untouched, indeed strengthened, by the massive challenges thrown at him throughout a remarkable life, this book will ensure he captures the hearts and imaginations of thousands more who may never have the privilege of meeting him. A very rare man whose story I cannot recommend too highly. -- General Sir David Richards, Former Head of NATO Forces in Afghanistan and Former Commander-in-chief of British Army (Land Forces)
Khalili's first-hand account of his journey through the war-ravaged country is lucid and captivating. He enriches his account by occasionally quoting verses by poets such as Saadi, Rumi and his father, Ustad Khalilullah Khalili. -- The Telegraph, 20 October 2017 In reading this [the book] rich collection of encounters, anecdotes and local stories we get an insight into the hearts, minds and will of people and a compelling background to the toppling of a world empire by underdogs. -- Biblio, January - March 2018 The story of Afghanistan - of the war against the Soviets and of terrorism that has gripped the landlocked country ever since - is in many ways also the story of diplomat Masood Khalili, who motivated his people and led them in their fight against the Red Army...the memoir is an account of the search for ever elusive peace in Afghanistan. -- Millennium Post, * 13 April 2017 * Masood Khalili is the wisest man I know. His blend of courage, conviction, morality, and humility has inspired all those who know him. With his essential humanity untouched, indeed strengthened, by the massive challenges thrown at him throughout a remarkable life, this book will ensure he captures the hearts and imaginations of thousands more who may never have the privilege of meeting him. A very rare man whose story I cannot recommend too highly. -- General Sir David Richards, * Former Head of NATO Forces in Afghanistan and Former Commander-in-chief of British Army (Land Forces) * Masood Khalili's voice is at once soothing and disturbing ... melt(s) your heart, bring(s) tears to your eyes and ... reminds us of what life has to give, especially when all seems lost. -- Kathy Gannon, Whispers of War has captured Afghanistan's heart. Masood Khalili's voice is at once soothing and disturbing as he tells of the tragedy that has befallen his nation. His words melt your heart, bring tears to your eyes and then inspire you with stories of courage, of resolve and of love for Afghanistan, and for its people, whose strength reminds us of what life has to give, especially when all seems lost. -- Kathy Gannon, * Head of Associated Press * I think anyone with a soul or a heart will feel that this is a very special book...your diaries to your dear wife. We are fortunate that you and she have decided to share these with the world. -- Dominic Jermey, * current Ambassador of UK to Afghanistan *
... anyone with a soul or a heart will feel that this is a very special book...your diaries to your dear wife. -- Dominic Jermey, current Ambassador of UK to Afghanistan Masood Khalili's voice is at once soothing and disturbing ... melt(s) your heart, bring(s) tears to your eyes and ... reminds us of what life has to give, especially when all seems lost. -- Kathy Gannon, Head, Associated Press (attacked and wounded while reporting from Afghanistan Masood Khalili's voice is at once soothing and disturbing ... melt(s) your heart, bring(s) tears to your eyes and ... reminds us of what life has to give, especially when all seems lost. -- Kathy Gannon, Head, Associated Press (attacked and wounded while reporting from Afghanistan)
Author Information
The son of a renowned Afghan poet, Khalilullah Khalili, Masood Khalili is the current ambassador of Afghanistan to Spain and former ambassador to many other countries. He is respected both in his country and internationally as an honest, patriotic, and elder statesman, as well as a political leader.
