The sleeping Buddha : the story of Afghanistan through the eyes of one family / Hamida Ghafour.
Ghafour, Hamida.
London : Constable, c2007.
xiv, 336 p. : ill., map ; 20 cm.
9781552786444
Afghanistan – History – 20th century.
Afghanistan – History – 2001-.
Afghanistan – Description and travel.
Ghafour, Hamida – Family.
Afghanistan – History – 2001-.
Afghanistan – Description and travel.
Ghafour, Hamida – Family.
DS 361 .G53 2007
20984
Includes bibliographical references (p. [323]-325).
Contents: Map of Afghanistan—Family tree—Timeline—1. Kabul—2. Amanullah's ghost—3. 'A magical charm'—4. 'By all means available'—5. 'You can't hide the sun with two fingers'—6. The sleeping Buddha—7. Good morning Afghanistan—8. The journey—Epilogue—Acknowledgements—Bibliography—Index.