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Set against the backdrop of the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the narrative follows Homeira Qaderi, a prominent advocate for women's rights, as she faces imminent danger from the Taliban. After a failed escape attempt with her son, Siawash, she is aided by Sam Aronson, a foreign service officer who volunteers to help evacuate stranded individuals. Their perilous journey involves secretive maneuvers, communication through flashlight signals, and overcoming gunfire, culminating in a desperate bid for freedom as the airport gates prepare to close.
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The Secret Gate, Mitchell Zuckoff
- Language
- Released
- 2023
- Binding
- (Hardcover)
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- Title
- The Secret Gate
- Subtitle
- A True Story of Courage and Sacrifice During the Collapse of Afghanistan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mitchell Zuckoff
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780593594841
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Maps & Travel, Hobby, Travel
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the narrative follows Homeira Qaderi, a prominent advocate for women's rights, as she faces imminent danger from the Taliban. After a failed escape attempt with her son, Siawash, she is aided by Sam Aronson, a foreign service officer who volunteers to help evacuate stranded individuals. Their perilous journey involves secretive maneuvers, communication through flashlight signals, and overcoming gunfire, culminating in a desperate bid for freedom as the airport gates prepare to close.