Once Upon A Time In Afghanistan by Nazila Sawhney

Nazila's story outlines the fall of Afghanistan and her personal struggles during the war.   Starting all over in a foreign country, she and her family face challenges, isolation, and fear as they start a new life. She sees her parents in a new light, much different than what she was used to. She remembers her dad in his slim fit suit, polished leather shoes, and her mom in a silk midi dress, both looking elegant, as they go off to work. It's been two years since her parents have been living in India as refugees. Flashbacks of her younger days become a blueprint of the lessons learned. We learn that we all want happiness, but more often we look for happiness in the wrong places, mistaking pleasure for happiness. Reminiscing her childhood she takes us on a journey as a young Afghan girl in a place that was once majestic, adventurous, and fashion forward. Afghanistan, a country that is now labeled as one of the worst places on earth.  Her story is heartwarming, thrilling and inspirational.