War & Peace & War

‘A profoundly moving account of Afghanistan’s hopes and agonies. Crammed with vivid characters, North brings the country’s tortured history to life with nuance and hard-won understanding. A thrilling read’ – Andrew Harding * author of A Small Stubborn Town *‘For anyone seeking an account that allows them to re-examine the most bewildering of the “Wars on Terror,” North’s book is an excellent choice. In his careful hands, we see Afghanistan- that chronically misunderstood warscape - as a place of uncommon humanity. We are all better for it’ – Jon Lee Anderson * author of The Fall of Baghdad *‘A powerful, compassionate and clear-eyed account of the tragedies and occasional triumphs of Afghans over the last 20 years by one of the best-informed reporters covering the conflicts there. Readable, perceptive and engaging, North’s writing and drawings together vividly portray Afghanistan as it was, is now and, perhaps, how it might one day be’ – Jason Burke * author of On The Road to Kandahar *‘Andrew North has a deep empathy and understanding for Afghanistan and has seen sides of it - both good and horrifying - that very few international observers have encountered’ – Rory Stewart‘Anyone who wants to learn about Afghanistan, its people and its turbulent history, must read War & Peace & War. Andrew North tells the story of my generation, the one before me and the new generation beautifully. While the title of the book breaks my heart as an Afghan, it also reminds me of the popular prayer our grandmothers say: ‘My child, may you taste peace in our homeland in your lifetime.’ – Zarghuna Kargar * author of Dear Zari: The Secret Lives of Women in Afghanistan *

Andrew North is an award-winning British journalist and former BBC foreign correspondent in Afghanistan, Iraq, India and the United States. He first reported from Afghanistan in the aftermath of the 9⁄11 attacks in 2001, and was based in Kabul for many years. He has covered conflicts across Asia and the Middle East and contributed to a wide range of international publications, including The Economist, The Guardian, The Independent, Nikkei Asia and Foreign Policy. In his spare time, he sketches. His artistic reportage work has been recognised with a Webby nomination.