In Quest of a Homeland: Recollections of an Emigrant [Paperback]

Yousof Mamoor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2005

One of the most poignant phenomena of the last century is the loss of homeland endured by millions of people under political pressure and in devastating circumstances. Yousof Mamoor is one of those emigrants. His vivid accounts of serial migrations are intricately interwoven with details of a culture and way of life vibrant with color and tradition. Born in Central Asia in 1917 to an Uzbek merchant family, he offers a precious legacy of eyewitness accounts of events in his birthplace, Kokand, of Moscow during the early days of the Soviet Union, East Turkistan (China), the end of British rule in India, and forty years of tumultuous change in Afghanistan, a story infused with the indomitable spirit of its author.

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Review

I thank Mamoor for an outstanding life story insightfully relating the tragedies of the last century. I recommend it wholeheartedly. --Prof. Timur Kocaoðlu, Center for Strategic Studies, Koç University, Istanbul

About the Author

Yousof Mamoor was born in a small town in Central Asia in 1917. His life journey took him to Moscow, East Turkestan (China), India, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and finally to the USA where he spent his last ten years until his death in 2000. An ordinary man, Mamoor never lost his faith in humanity and struggled to survive under the most severe conditions. He admired continuous learning and self-education. A loyal son, loving husband and father, he was gentle and caring towards others. He was able to achieve success in life as a businessman and dentist.

Product Details

• Paperback: 455 pages
• Publisher: Citlembik Publications (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9756663766
• ISBN-13: 978-9756663769
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,786,920 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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