Reviews for An unexpected light

The average rating for An unexpected light based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2008-07-04 00:00:00 Matthew Stowers This is a beautifully written, detailed account of the time Jason Elliot spent in Afghanistan. Between the first and second trips, the Mujaheddin won the battle against the Soviets, and thngs went from bad to worse. Only someone with his talents and connections could have safely made this trip. With his mother's facility for languages and his father's connections to the Afghan Muslim community, he had a head start. I met Jason shortly after his first trip to Afghanistan, and he was full of stories of sitting around mountain caves, watching rebel fighters clean their Kalishnikovs. This book is highly recommended both as a travel adventure story, and as an introduction to the people of this devastated country.

Review # 2 was written on 2007-04-01 00:00:00 Linda Knabel This book is what started my fascination with the middle east, especially Afghanistan. It is a panoramic view, well-written and searching,. As a male, Elliot had the freedom to travel freely, which women in that culture would be denied, so we see from a different perspective. He finds himself in real danger at time, has more reflective moments, tells and receives stories, finds comrades along the way. His travels are as much personal quest as historical research and this adds extra depth and richness to his writing. He has a new book out, and I'm looking forward to reading his next adventure!