Born Under A Million Shadows
Ranked #3,453 in Books, Poetry & Writing, #132,567 overall
A Novel About Life in Afghanistan by Andrea Busfield
The book Born Under A Million Shadows is a moving and heartfelt story that is very enjoyable for readers. Author Andrea Busfield seamlessly becomes the main character, an 11 year old boy living in Afghanistan before and after the Taliban. She draws on her experience when she lived in Afghanistan for a while. True events and a make believe character are interwoven together effortlessly. The final product is a delicately beautiful story of understanding that brings the book to life. This novel will deeply touch you.
About the Author Andrea Busfield
Andrea Busfield was born in Warrington, England. As a journalist she travelled from London to work in Afghanistan. She was first assigned to Afghanistan in 2001 to report on the fall of the Taliban, then she returned again in 2005 as editor of a Kabul newspaper. She turned her experiences there into a novel. Born Under a Million Shadows was her debut novel and has been translated into 18 languages.
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darciefrench says:
I read this book recently and fell in love with Andrea Busfield and her characters- excellent book well worth the read. A great story and insight into the mind of a child.
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I haven't read this book, but your review makes it sound like a great read.
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I haven't read this yet but have heard about it and enjoyed reading your review
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I haven't read this book, but you make it appealing. I could enjoy it I think.
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Andrea Busfield's Books in Other Languages
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by survivorsrock
Born Under A Million Shadows by Andrea Busfield is an amazing read. Everyone will enjoy this book.
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