Letters from Afghanistan

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Summary: Great view of Afghanistan 30 + years ago
Review: A fast and entertaining read--perfect book to tuck in your "hand-carry". If you travel and/or like to see or read about out of the way places, you will enjoy "Letters from Afghanistan". It is a well written view of the place and people, as experienced by a young American couple. Not just a travelog--this young couple went through real danger, illness, harsh living conditions--you name it. Try it--you'll like it!

Rating:
Summary: Great view of Afghanistan 30 + years ago
Review: A fast and entertaining read--perfect book to tuck in your "hand-carry". If you travel and/or like to see or read about out of the way places, you will enjoy "Letters from Afghanistan". It is a well written view of the place and people, as experienced by a young American couple. Not just a travelog--this young couple went through real danger, illness, harsh living conditions--you name it. Try it--you'll like it!

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Summary: A very interesting read of life before the Taliban.
Review: With all the turmoil in the Afghanistan and that area did you ever wonder what it was like before all the unrest? Eloise Hanner has put together a collection of letter to her mother that takes you on a journey and shows you life pre-Taliban.

Over the 170 plus pages you get a new insight into the people, the land, the culture and the world. Hanner walks you through the streets and you get to meet and talk with the people.

While the book is short in pages, it is full in details and it makes a great read. It is too bad that photos weren't included top put faces and places with the stories and letters. Overall a delight to read and pass on to others.