About the book
In this darkly comic and unsparing memoir that \"tells us more about the Afghan debacle than any foreign policy briefing” (The Seattle Times), the famed investigative journalist uses her wry, incisive voice to expose the absurdities and tragedies of the “forgotten war,” finding humor and humanity amid the rubble and heartbreak.
When Kim Barker first arrived in Kabul as a journalist in 2002, she barely owned a passport, spoke only English and had little idea how to do the “Taliban Shuffle” between Afghanistan and Pakistan. No matter—her stories about Islamic militants and shaky reconstruction were soon overshadowed by the bigger news in Iraq. But as she delved deeper into Pakistan and Afghanistan, her love for the countries grew, along with her fear for their future stability.
Editions of The Taliban Shuffle
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385533317
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781101973127
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307477385
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101973158
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385533324
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307881168
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307881137
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780307881151
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780735287242
Read an Excerpt
In this darkly comic and unsparing memoir that \"tells us more about the Afghan debacle than any foreign policy briefing” (The Seattle Times), the famed investigative journalist uses her wry, incisive voice to expose the absurdities and tragedies of the “forgotten war,” finding humor and humanity amid the rubble and heartbreak.
When Kim Barker first arrived in Kabul as a journalist in 2002, she barely owned a passport, spoke only English and had little idea how to do the “Taliban Shuffle” between Afghanistan and Pakistan. No matter—her stories about Islamic militants and shaky reconstruction were soon overshadowed by the bigger news in Iraq. But as she delved deeper into Pakistan and Afghanistan, her love for the countries grew, along with her fear for their future stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Taliban Shuffle about?
In this darkly comic and unsparing memoir that \"tells us more about the Afghan debacle than any foreign policy briefing” (The Seattle Times), the famed investigative journalist uses her wry, incisive voice to expose the absurdities and tragedies of the “forgotten war,” finding humor and humanity amid the rubble and heartbreak.
When Kim Barker first arrived in Kabul as a journalist in 2002, she barely owned a passport, spoke only English and had little idea how to do the “Taliban Shuffle” between Afghanistan and Pakistan. No matter—her stories about Islamic militants and shaky reconstruction were soon overshadowed by the bigger news in Iraq. But as she delved deeper into Pakistan and Afghanistan, her love for the countries grew, along with her fear for their future stability.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Taliban Shuffle?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of The Taliban Shuffle?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385533317
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Taliban Shuffle?
Kim Barker
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Taliban Shuffle is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385533317) and paperback(ISBN 9781101973127) and paperback(ISBN 9780307477385) and ebook(ISBN 9781101973158) and ebook(ISBN 9780385533324) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307881168) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307881137) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780307881151) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780735287242)
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