Americas : The Punishment of Virtue Inside Afghanistan After the Taliban
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 Vignette, not a book
I believe the publishers misrepresented the book. The cover and reviews portray the work as an analysis of post-2001 Afghanistan, and an indictment of the errors of the US military and the Afghan government. The book focuses on the governor and police chief of Kandahar from 2002-2005. The book does describe Ms. Chayes' experience working for an NGO, but never covers the political-military situation, and charges of U.S. government mismanagement that the publisher advertises. It seems an incomplete ramble on the injustices of political reality in Kandahar, and provides no new insight into what has always been perceived as a corrupt and ineffective Afghan government, and a meddlesome Pakistani government that is often at odds with U.S. goals.
 Should be required reading for any American officer and soldier sent to Afghanistan
A terrific story, painful to read because of the many wasted opportunities. I wish this book were on any commander's reading list. Especially the Special Forces guys: an exercise in modesty and realpolitics.
Required reading for everyone - Especially policy makers!
The Punishment of Virtue is one of the best books on Afghanistan. Sarah Chayes loves the people, understands their politics and takes no prisoners. Everyone who wants to truly understand the past and present of Afghanistan should read this book. Anyone who is making decisions about our policy in Afghanistan should be required to read this book! Sarah Chayes is honest, direct, and knows her subject.
mandatory reading
Having re-read this book, I can heartily recommend it to anyone and everyone, especially Americans, to better understand the Afgan & Pakistani cultures. It is important to know that even though we are all humans, extreme cultural differences make it mandatory that we strive to understand one another. Once we have a better idea about a different culture, I think, as a nation, we will be less likely to intervene unnecessarily. Schools should use this as a text for showing we are all the same....we just think differently, have different religions, but all in all, want to survive in a peaceful atmosphere.
Experienced reporter gives grounded picture of Afghanistan reality
From actually living in Kandahar, Sarah Chayes provides a disturbing but realistic account of the missteps of U.S. AID and military efforts in Afghanistan. She also provides the context of history to explain the importance of tribal loyalties and why Kandahar has been a nexus for centuries as occupiers have come and gone.
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