Your War, Our Lives

With warmth, honesty and a keen eye for the unspoken, this debut collection opens the door to everyday life in Afghanistan during a time the world was watching - but not always listening. Through twelve short stories, some previously published or recognized in major literary competitions, we are introduced to a vivid cast of voices: women, men, children, animals, and even objects, each with a story to tell.

Adding another layer of cultural richness and social commentary, the collection also ...