AFGHANI - Brendon K Patrick

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Résumé :
War is a racket. Culture is blind. But what is the cost? Two men. A century apart. One, an Afghan cameleer escaping the brutality of war-torn Afghanistan, seeking hope in the unforgiving heart of the White Australia outback. Amid heartache and isolation, he carries the burden of belonging-and survival. The other, an Australian soldier caught in the post-9/11 war machine. As the world clamours for vengeance, he begins to see the cracks in the lies he's been told-and the truth of the war he's fighting. As cultures clash and centuries echo, Afghani asks: Can peace exist when history keeps repeating itself? Bold, lyrical, and unflinchingly honest, Afghani is a dual-timeline novel that skewers xenophobia and questions the legacy of a war built on shifting sands. Order now and discover the story that history tried to forget....

Biographie:
Brendon Patrick is an emerging Australian historical fiction author whose writing skilfully bridges cultural divides and illuminates often-overlooked histories in Australian communities. Based in Brisbane, he brings a unique dual perspective to his storytelling as both a retired Australian Army veteran who served in Afghanistan and Timor-Leste, and a proud descendant of Afghan Muslim Cameleers.His debut novel, Afghani, weaves together two parallel narratives that connect Australia's modern military experiences with its 19th-century colonial ancestry. Through compelling storytelling that balances humor with poignant reflection, Brendon explores how cultural differences both divide and unite a nation's history, and how resilience shapes identity across generations.Brendon is also the founder of Bulldog Publishing and the creative force behind A Life of Prose (ALoP), where he continues to develop works that empower personal growth and foster self-discovery through the timeless practice of bibliophilia. His mission is to inspire transformation and create meaningful change through the power of words....