Memoirs of Khalilullah Khalili: An Afghan Philosopher Poet - A Conversation with his Daughter, Marie (English Version)

These memoirs represent a cultural legacy of Afghanistan. Based on years of first hand research and writing with Ustad Khalili, the authors spent decades compiling and verifying the scenarios, stories, thoughts and reflections of Afghanistan’s poet laureate.A must read for anyone interested in Afghan history (an account written by Afghans from an Afghan perspective) or the poetry and philosophy of one of its modern greats.

A book unlike any other…A story of a child from one of Afghanistan's most prestigious and powerful families becomes orphaned by orders of the king would later rise to greatness becoming Afghanistan's most prominent 20th century poet and iconic leader to Afghanistan's anti-soviet resistance. This book provides some of the most invaluable memories and moments of critical periods of Afghan politics through the lens of the poet and political leader himself. From the rise of his father as Minister of Finance to rise of Ustad Khalili as confident and advisor to the King each sections provides the reader details of a shakespearian story unfolding step by step. A true treasure for the people and children of Afghanistan.Dr. Maha SartipProfessor and an Afghan-American woman.

I was moved by one of Afghanistan's poets imprisoned and not allowed to have pen, paper or the Holy Koran, fearful that his family had been imprisoned, also. He wrote on the walls of his jail cell with a piece of coal; his guard washed it off to keep from getting in trouble. All these years later, Ustad Khalili's voice resounds through these memoirs, thanks to Al and Marie.

Exclusive information first hand. Can be a good primary source on Afghanistan's governance in the early and middle 20th century.

"Memoirs of Khalilullah Khalili" relays memories of Afghan writer, philosopher, historian and statesman Professor Ustad Khalilullah Khalili. Professor Khalili authored more than seventy works of poetry, fiction, histories and Sufi studies. The memoirs are vivid and human, evoking a sense of connection between cultures and individuals even amidst political extremism and violence. These memoirs educate and elucidate. Highly recommend.

This is not normally a genre I read; however, I learned so much about Afghan culture and history and feel that I've come away with a far better understanding of how history unfolded and the general insights into the mind of Ustad Khalili. Thank you for sharing his memoirs.