I highly recommend this book to any person seeking to be given a three-dimensional view of being a cultural advisor, the Pashtun culture as well as provided a vivid picture of the cultural insight. Having experienced first hand as a soldier, the book brought back a flood of memories as well as the impact we have on a developing country in a time of war. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and highly recommend it. It was one of a few books that once you begin reading, it's hard to put down. Excellent read. Five stars and two thumbs up!