Praise for The Lone Leopard
Dr Sharifullah Dorani's
The Lone Leopard
is...a
powerful
book that tells a story I will never forget...an
emotional roller coaster
...an
eye-opener
...that has the potential to become a
classic
over time. —
The Rest Journal of Politics and Development
a
heart-wrenching
, yet
hopeful
story of family, friendship and love set against the nationalistic and religious conflicts of
Afghanistan's
last four decades...an
extremely good read
—Bedfordshire Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support
generous
,
sensitive
well-researched
novel which offers an
informative
perspective on Afghanistan's past, and projects a strong sense of hope for the future.
—US Studies Online
an
interesting
suspenseful
, and
impactful
story that...
gradually rises in intensity and drama
...[The book] should especially
appeal
to those who want to learn more about Afghanistan's complex culture and recent tumultuous history.
—The Strategy Bridge
Libraries
looking for literary fiction that can reach an
exceptionally wide audience
will find
The Lone Leopard hard
-
hard-hitting
attractive
educational
, all in one. Ideally, it also will reach into
book club
discussions with its special brand of personal and political reflection.
—Midwest Book Review
must read
for anyone working with or interested in learning about Afghanis. It would also be an
excellent option for book clubs
.
—Keith Shortley
thought-provoking
and
engaging
—Review Tales
fascinating
—Andrea Jones, BRASS
absorbing
...
heartbreaking
bold
...story...It
touches your heart
—Review Vue
Thought-provoking
... a
must-read historical fiction Middle Eastern
contemporary romance drama
novel. The author's thoughtful and brilliant writing style... and the
mesmerizing
emotional
story...will have readers
hanging onto
the author's every word.
—Author Anthony Avina's Blog
An
eye-opening
story that
saturates the mind and heart
on many different levels.
—Donovan's Literary Services
a story of...young lives, teenage angst, human affinity and grief.
—Sarah Collier, USSO
...and
revealing
...I heartily recommend it to anyone who wants to
'enter' Afghanistan
mentally and emotionally.
—Jane Marriott, BRASS
ideal choice
for university/college courses on...
South Asia
and...the
Greater Middle
East.
—CESRAN
Praise the author's previous book
His is
the art of synthesis: of letting the known, verifiable facts speak for themselves
America in Afghanistan
documents forensically how the incapacity or unwillingness of the powerful to imagine the conditions of the conquered can prove devastating to the imbalances of geopolitical power ... The book is
most powerful
precisely when the anthropological distance is set aside and Dorani allows everyday Afghans to speak...Their voice gives the book a human scale.
―Charged Affairs
The fact that Dorani spoke to Afghans from 'all walks of life' in researching the book is a strength that yields many of his most cutting insights...
Dorani's Afghan perspective is truly invaluable
. Americans and Westerners should pay attention.
―The Strategy Bridge, Carter Malkasian
The new book by Dr. Sharifullah Dorani...is not just another story of Afghanistan's troubled past, but rather is
a remarkable account of the country's modern history
with details, facts and figures that presents in its entirety the reasons that made Afghanistan, in spite of its ancient and rich civilization, renowned globally for all the wrong reasons.
― U.S. Studies Online
A
valuable contribution
to understanding the complex motivations, causes and consequences of US policy towards Afghanistan and the internal disagreements between the actors.
―LSE US Centre
The book is
extremely valuable
in terms of understanding decision making towards Afghanistan...crucial to courses relating to Foreign Policy Analysis, especially those on the Foreign Decision Making Models.
―CESRAN International
Dorani's work ... provides an
interesting overview
of
U.S. political history throughout the course of the Afghanistan war
―The Palestine Chronicle
Eminently readable
must-read
for Afghans and others alike. ―Peggy Mason, Rideau Institute, Canada