Afghan Diary by Mike Davidow offers a vivid and intimate portrayal of Afghanistan during a time of significant turmoil. Through the diary format, Davidow provides a deeply personal account that blends his own experiences with sharp socio-political analysis. His detailed observations bring to life the everyday struggles and resilience of the Afghan people, while also shedding light on the broader political dynamics at play. The book’s strength lies in its ability to humanize the complexities of Afghan society, offering readers a nuanced and compelling insight into a nation often misrepresented or misunderstood.
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Contents
Ancient Afghanistan Is Making Up for Lost Time 5
A Look Back to See Ahead 12
The Truth About Soviet Soldiers in Afghanistan 18
The Revolution on the Land 26
The Cultural Revolution in the Shanee Village and
a Girls’ School in Kabul 31
The Truth About a People’s Army 39
The Dead End of Counterrevolution 45
The National Fatherland Front 51
The Youth-Guardians of the Revolution 58
The Revolution and Women 64
More Than Six Decades of Soviet Aid 69
The Significance of the Afghan Revolution 76
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Dear Mitr-San,
I always enjoyed your posts since probably 2014 and have corresponded a few times.
I was going through your email on ‘Afghan Diary’ and felt that if you could also include the publication year of the original book & the reprint year that has been scanned then that would give a complete perspective along with the ‘Introduction’ by yourself and ‘Contents’.
Regards
Kishore Bhattacharjee
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The book was published in 1984 by Novosti
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