Crossing the River Kabul: An Afghan Family's Odyssey

In the heart-wrenching and unforgettable memoir, Crossing the River Kabul, Katiba Aaf, a young Afghan woman, recounts her family's harrowing escape from their war-ravaged homeland and their perilous journey to a new life in America.

Katiba's story begins in Kabul, Afghanistan, in the late 1990s. The Taliban has just taken control of the country, and the Aaf family is living in constant fear for their safety. Katiba's father, a government official, is at particular risk, and the family knows they must flee.

Crossing the River Kabul: An Afghan Family Odyssey

by Kevin McLean

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
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With the help of a smuggler, the Aafs embark on a dangerous journey across the bFree Download into Pakistan. They travel by foot, by donkey, and by truck, constantly dodging Taliban checkpoints and risking their lives. Along the way, they witness firsthand the horrors of war and the desperation of those who have lost everything.

After months of hardship, the Aafs finally reach a refugee camp in Pakistan. But their ordeal is far from over. The camp is overcrowded and unsanitary, and the family is constantly fighting for food and water. Katiba and her siblings are haunted by nightmares of the war, and they struggle to adjust to their new life.

After a year in the refugee camp, the Aafs are granted asylum in the United States. They arrive in California with nothing but the clothes on their backs and a few precious belongings. With the help of a local aid organization, they slowly begin to rebuild their lives.

Katiba Aaf's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Despite the unimaginable hardships she and her family have endured, she has never lost her hope for a better future. Crossing the River Kabul is a powerful and moving account of love, loss, and the indomitable spirit of a family that refused to be broken.

Praise for Crossing the River Kabul

"A gripping and unforgettable memoir. Katiba Aaf's story is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the indomitable spirit of those who have lost everything." — Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner

"A heartbreaking and hopeful story. Katiba Aaf's memoir is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the human toll of the war in Afghanistan." — Lynsey Addario, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist

"A powerful and moving account of one family's journey from war to peace. Katiba Aaf's memoir is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit." — The New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Katiba Aaf was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 1990. She fled her home country with her family in 1998 and spent the next several years living in refugee camps in Pakistan. In 2001, the Aafs were granted asylum in the United States. Katiba currently lives in California with her husband and two children.

Crossing the River Kabul: An Afghan Family Odyssey

by Kevin McLean

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3259 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	286 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE