Author Mohammad Mohabbat chronicles his tumultuous yet inspiring life in Afghanistan and the United States.  

After escaping his less than desirable treatment in Afghanistan, he becomes a part of the U.S. where he experiences great love and acceptance until the tragic event on September 11, 2001. 

At the age of 16, Mohammad Gul Mohabbat was the first Afghan foreign exchange student to the United States. He became so acclimated to the lifestyle and customs within the U.S. that upon his return to Afghanistan he became an enthusiastic advocate for America and its way of life. Not even a Soviet invasion and the Communist dogma spreading across the land quenched his verbal support of the U.S.. Mohammad's refusal to be silenced soon caused him to be labeled as an American spy. 

By then Mohammad had attended a university and was married with two small children, but that didn't stop the Communists from taking him from his home and dumping him into a prison where he was beaten and tortured within an inch of his life. The Soviets hated his moral resolve but allowed Mohammad to live so they could learn from his supposed dealings with America. Mohammad saw this as a new chance at life and hatched a plan that would eventually allow him and his family to escape from Afghanistan to India then finally on to the United States. 

Over time Mohammad managed to parlay his Afghan education in Electrical Engineering into a successful career. With his thriving career, happy family and the respect of his peers and community, Mohammad thought he was truly living what is considered the American... until the fateful morning of September 11, 2001. As the Twin Towers crumbled, so did Mohammad's life. He would soon find out what it feels like to go from being the object of affection to being the object of pure hatred and disdain because of his Muslim heritage. 

Through a mixture of humor and unsettling drama, Mohammad relates his most valued life lesson... there is a very thin line between love and hate.

About the Author

Mohammad Mohabbat is a resident of California and  desires to promote peace, understanding, and unity among human beings.