Afghanistan: A Memoir from Brooklyn to Kabul

A true story of star-crossed lovers, ancient cultures, political upheaval and the trials of war

"Exceptionally well written, Afghanistan: A Memoir From Brooklyn to Kabul is an inherently fascinating account…candidly presented, and a thoroughly impressive personal story that is unreservedly recommended." ~ Small Press Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review

"Wow! What a story! What a life! What an accomplishment! Women need to read stories like this. Your love story is just as dramatic as any Hollywood movie.” — Marsha Scarborough, author of Honey in the River and Medicine Dance 

Thrill to this true-life adventure of an American heroine in a far-off land. Cat Parenti’s journey takes dramatic turns when her love relationships end tragically and the Afghan way of life implodes under Soviet occupation. All-out war and relief efforts for desperate refugees put Cat on the forefront of this life and death struggle.   

Larger than life personalities and destinies create an enthralling tale that runs the full spectrum of human emotions. You’ll experience triumph and tragedy, joy and sorrow, from the rich ship owner to the honorable servant; from the new bride to the ostracized son.

Afghanistan: A Memoir from Brooklyn to Kabul Book 2 gives you a front row seat to it all as Soviet occupation and war turn everything upside down. Fighting for your life becomes the main concern. From one moment to the next, the choices are be a rebel in your own land, a foreign sympathizer, or an immigrant in a new country.  

Afghanistan: A Memoir from Brooklyn to Kabul Book II gives you a front row seat to it all as Soviet occupation and war turn everything upside down. Fighting for your life becomes the main concern. From one moment to the next, the choices are be a rebel in your own land, a foreign sympathizer, or an immigrant in a new country.