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Love and War in Afghanistan.


Love and War in Afghanistan

Alex Klaits & Gulchin Gulmamadova-Klaits

Seven Stories Press

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Collected by newly wed couple Alex Klaits and Gulchin Gulmamadova-Klaits, Love and War in Afghanistan is an anthology of true stories about fourteen ordinary women and men living in northeastern Afghanistan. The tales range from narratives of feuding wives to a Ukrainian defector de·fect  
n.
1. The lack of something necessary or desirable for completion or perfection; a deficiency: a visual defect.

2. An imperfection that causes inadequacy or failure; a shortcoming.
 from the Soviet army struggling to survive, eloped lovers, and much more. An inset selection of black-and-white photographic plates illustrates this highly recommended collection of glimpses into modern-day life in Afghanistan. A portion of the proceeds from Love and War in Afghanistan will be donated do·nate  
v. do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing, do·nates

v.tr.
To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute.

v.intr.
To make a contribution to a fund or cause.
 to support educational programs in the nation.
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