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An Unexpected Light: Travels in Afghanistan (Bestselling Backlist)
An Unexpected Light Travels in Afghanistan - Bestselling Backlist
Author: Jason Elliot
Part historical evocation, part travelogue, and part personal quest, An Unexpected Light is the account of Elliot's journey through Afghanistan, a country considered off-limits to travelers for twenty years. Aware of the risks involved, but determined to explore what he could of the Afghan people and culture, Elliot leaves the relative se...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780312288464
ISBN-10: 0312288468
Publication Date: 10/2001
Pages: 473
Rating:
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: Picador USA
Book Type: Paperback
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somewhat long winded account of this journalist's travels in Afghanistan.
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I was once in the central african repbulic and met a write for national geographic. We had a great time and a few adventures together...later I read the article and was amazed at all the hardships suffered and near death escapes. This book reminds me of that time.

A decent bit of personal and national history; a cautionary tale of telling tales.
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