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'A remarkable book... and an engrossing read.' --The Daily Mail
'An extraordinary account, both informative and moving. This is a remarkable document by a very gifted writer.' --Alexander McCall Smith
'A superb book, full of fascinating detail and beautifully written. Parts are pure poetry.' --Geoff Cowling, former British Vice Consul, Kabul
'An extraordinary account, both informative and moving. This is a remarkable document by a very gifted writer.' --Alexander McCall Smith
'A superb book, full of fascinating detail and beautifully written. Parts are pure poetry.' --Geoff Cowling, former British Vice Consul, Kabul
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London, July 7th 2005.The author, a student at the School of Oriental and African Studies, witnesses the carnage caused by a suicide bomber on a London bus.At a loss to reconcile the blind hatred behind the attacks with the Islamic world she has been studying, and despite the risks, she feels compelled to travel to the heart of where many see as the conflict between East and West, in a search for understanding. She buys a ticket and gets on a plane to Kabul. A single non-Muslim woman in Afghanistan faces many dangers; but Magsie also encounters the warmth and humanity of the Afghan people, in their desperate struggle to survive. It is they who give her a knowledge of Islamic faith and culture she could never have learnt at college and enable her to see a side of Afghan life seldom reported in the Western press. Months later, back in London, life resumes as normal, before suddenly everything is turned upside down again. A desperate phone call from Kabul sends her rushing back to the country she has come to love - and plunges her into a terrifying nightmare.Alone and totally out of her depth, it is only now that the real journey can begin... Written with compassion and insight, this is a journey about loss, frustration and tragedy, but above all, about hope. 'She has a greater understanding and feel for Afghanistan than ninety-nine percent of the people reporting on or writing about Afghanistan.' Alex Mason, Afghanistan expert
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
This is a beautifully written book by an author who witnesses the shocking aftermath of bombing in Tavistock Square. Already stuyding Farsi at the London School of Oriental Studies, Magsie Hamilton-Little travels to Afghanistan to find out for herself why such outrages are happening in Britain. Her journey takes her to places in Afganistan that few Westerners would ever go. Living and travelling with an Afghan family adds to the uniqueness of this book. Magsie probably has a deeper understanding of Afghanistan than 90% of so-called experts. There is tragedy too at the end of the book which adds to it poigancy. Heading the chapters with well chosen Afghan proverbs is masterly. Well worth a read, especially knowing that the proceeds are going to fund a literacy programme for Afghan street children...
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Ordered this book immediately after listening to Magsie being interviewed on Radio 4's mid week programme. I was ready to be disappointed but was not. Although the editing could be better Magsies' account was impelling reading. Who needs fiction when there are books like this. Agreeing totally with Magsie's view that the end of conflict can only come through education I was also drawn to her Little Books project and was happy to support with a donation.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Dancing with Darkness is a touching story that gives us an insight into Afghanistan and its people which most of us have little knowledge or understanding of. Traveling across this war torn country under a burqua gives Magsie Hamilton-Little the ironic freedom of being able to live amongst the Afghan people without being noticed and forge heart felt relationships with them.
If you want to gain a first hand understanding of the Afghan people and their culture, and at the same time enjoy a well written and thought provoking book, then make sure you buy a copy. (Knowing that at the same time you're doing your bit to help educate their children, as all profits from the sale of the book will go to providimg books for the country's most needy children.)
If you want to gain a first hand understanding of the Afghan people and their culture, and at the same time enjoy a well written and thought provoking book, then make sure you buy a copy. (Knowing that at the same time you're doing your bit to help educate their children, as all profits from the sale of the book will go to providimg books for the country's most needy children.)
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A quick read for a good cause
A quck read in a popular genre which will appeal to those who like to pick up books as they travel. It does nothing to mitigate against many of the common prejudices that people... Read more
Published 10 days ago by maverick
A personal account of modern Afghanistan
The events and feelings which underpin the very personal story that Magsie Hamilton-Little tells in this book is interesting and poignant. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lance Mitchell
Brilliant
Absolutly brilliant and beautiful book. Definatly recommend reading it no words can describe how much i loved reading this book.
Published 12 months ago by Susana
Incredible story
This incredible real story lets you follow the swing in emotions as the author tries to understand why people kill other people. Thoroughly recommend. Read more
Published 12 months ago by kpl
Dancing With Darkness
A fascinating read it gives a wonderful insight into the culture of Afghanistan enjoyed reading this superb book and all credit to the author for writing about her journey into... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Miss Dale P King
Dancing with Darkness
I heard Maggie hamilton Little, talking to Jermery Vine on the radio, I was so amazed
listening to her experiences. Read more
listening to her experiences. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Annie
Why are we in Afghanistan
Life in Afghanistan is nothing like we read in the papers, so one questions why we are there. A very brave lady tells her true life story.
Published 12 months ago by R. Scourfield
Very moving book
A very enjoyable, moving book about the authors journey to Afghanistan whilst dealing with illness in the family back home. Read more
Published 13 months ago by katharinej
Original, true, astonishing
This is an astonishing book. The true story of a young woman who experienced the July 7 bombing.... held a dying man in her arms... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Peers Carter
A gripping, incredible and uplifting journey
This is an incredible, thrilling and uplifting book. Opening with the horror of the London bombings of July 2005, Magsie Hamilton-Little went on her journey to Afghanistan, trying... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Michael L Garrard
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