Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
What happens to a country when its decency is bartered for power?Between 1919 and 1978, Afghanistan was a beacon of neutrality, hospitality, and sovereign dignity. In Lost Decency: The Gilded Cages and the Search for Home, author Atta Arghandiwal reveals how sixty-plus years of peace were dismantled-not just by foreign invaders, but by the systemic rot of a 'C-level' elite who treated a national treasury like a personal casino.In this searing memoir, you will discover:The Gilded Cage: The untold story of Afghanistan’s prosperous era of neutrality and the strong parental leadership that anchored a family through exile.The Palace Insider’s Account: A visceral look at the 'National Unity Government' and the toxic rivalry between technocrats and warlords that paved the way for the Taliban’s return.The Weight of the Word 'Refugee': A moving narrative of a family forced to become 'Nomads,' from the pastry shops of Germany to the 'Golden State' of California.The Doha Betrayal: A piercing analysis of the sham peace deal and the 'Warlord’s Dividend' that led to the shocking collapse of August 2021.Lost Decency is more than a history; it is a moral reckoning. It is a call to ownership for a new generation and a testament to the resilient, innocent voices that refused to be silenced.
