Massoud explores the life of the late Afghan leader Ahmad Shah Massoud, who struggled to liberate Afghanistan from the Soviet invasion and the Taliban. Many believe that his assassination on September 9, 2001, was ordered by Al-Qaeda to help clear the way for the attacks of September 11, 2001. These extraordinary stories offer rare insight into the being of a remarkable man whose stature has never been fully recognized in the West.
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Marcela Grad is a writer and translator born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The stories in this book were collected by her during a period of four years in which she interviewed Afghans as well as people around the world who knew and accompanied Massoud in the long resistance against the Soviets and the Taliban.
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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If I had never heard of Massoud before, this book would still have fascinated me, mystified me and delighted me. To read Ms. Grad's book is to enter into another world. A world brought alive by a many mirrored view of a special and unusual, but very human, man.
Marcela Grad has created a kaleidoscopic portrait from the experiences, perceptions, emotions, adventures and appreciations of many different and diverse people who knew Massoud or who had their lives changed in one way or another by him, by his actions, his influence, his spirit, his soul.
It is a book of discovery, full of riches, surprises, delights, deep feelings and much information. Like a magic door allowing the reader to enter into the many faceted world of the "Mysterious Orient" and to do this through the life of a contemporary man of Afghanistan, a man of its history, its culture and its spirit.
Marcela Grad has created a kaleidoscopic portrait from the experiences, perceptions, emotions, adventures and appreciations of many different and diverse people who knew Massoud or who had their lives changed in one way or another by him, by his actions, his influence, his spirit, his soul.
It is a book of discovery, full of riches, surprises, delights, deep feelings and much information. Like a magic door allowing the reader to enter into the many faceted world of the "Mysterious Orient" and to do this through the life of a contemporary man of Afghanistan, a man of its history, its culture and its spirit.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Brutus
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This is a compelling book that I highly recommend, especially to our men and women destined to serve in Afghanistan, so as to gain a better knowledge of the country and of its people.
The picture that emerges from all of the testimonials about Massoud is that of a remarkable human being who in the face of adversity and the horrors of war was able to maintain his humanity.
Brutus
The picture that emerges from all of the testimonials about Massoud is that of a remarkable human being who in the face of adversity and the horrors of war was able to maintain his humanity.
Brutus
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This book about Commander Massoud of Afghanistan's United Front is unlike any biographical book I've ever read. Instead of a narrow narrative giving a chronology of his life, this book lets you get to know this singular figure through individuals whose lives he touched. It astounded me how vast that array of individuals was --from Afghan villagers to western officials, the international press and "enemy" soldiers whom he treated with touching compassion. Ms Grad has assembled countless mosaic tiles of this man's remarkable life as a leader, guerrilla and great lover of learning, poetry and humanity.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Compelling Read!
For people who wish to find out more about the famous Afghan resistance leader, as a human being. This is a must read, which told of the man behind the fighter. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Annie Chetwynd
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good
The writer shows a very wide image of Afganistan and all the warriors in the Land. Their struggle to have their country clean of intruders.
Published 3 months ago by Marieta Esser
4.0 out of 5 stars
Rosy Portrait
I've been living in Kabul for nearly a year now, and wanted to gain some insight into the man whose image graces every niche in this city. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Paul
1.0 out of 5 stars
The Lion of the Kremlin
There remains ample evidence to suggest that Ahmad Shah Massoud has been miscast in Ms Grad's book. As noted journalist and author Eric S. Read more
Published on November 2, 2010 by Bruce G. Richardson
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Paean to a Great Leader
I have somewhat mixed reactions to this portrait of Ahmad Shah Massoud. On reflection I found it a worthwhile and rewarding read, particularly as it dispels myths perpetrated by... Read more
Published on August 18, 2010 by C. Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Pride Of Our Nation and all the Farsi speakers arround the world
A man that kept Afghanistan united and fought for his nation's freedom will never be forgotten. 8 years after his death, he has become more popular then ever. Read more
Published on October 2, 2009 by Fahim Ahmad
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a journey of Mystery and Discovery.
Excelent !
This is a journey of mystery and Discovery.
How wonderful is to learn so much about this mystery country of Afghanistan, through the life of one... Read more
This is a journey of mystery and Discovery.
How wonderful is to learn so much about this mystery country of Afghanistan, through the life of one... Read more
Published on June 28, 2009 by Mario Flores
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stories from the Heart
This intimate portrait of Ahmad Shah Massoud, the legendary Afghan leader, is drawn from interviews conducted by Ms. Read more
Published on June 17, 2009 by Russell Ray
5.0 out of 5 stars
Compelling
Massoud--An intimate Portrait of the Legendary Afghan Leader, Marcela Grad
"Compelling" *****
With American troops currently in Afghanistan, this is an ideal... Read more
"Compelling" *****
With American troops currently in Afghanistan, this is an ideal... Read more
Published on June 17, 2009 by sethr
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