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Suraya Sadeed’s memoir traces her journey from the daughter of Kabul’s governor, living amid serene gardens, to a refugee in the United States after the 1979 Soviet invasion. As a successful American entrepreneur, she found her purpose in the 1990s when she began personally delivering relief to Afghan orphans, refugees, and women in perilous situations invisible to conventional aid and media. Witnessing the hardships faced by children and women, she founded Help the Afghan Children (HTAC) to support education and welfare projects across Afghanistan. The book shares her experiences of passion, courage, and love, and presents a nuanced view of Afghanistan’s people, countering common stereotypes and inspiring hope for a better future.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Suraya Sadeed
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