Lost Decency (the Gilded Cages and the Search for Home) [Large Print]

By Atta Arghandiwal

What happens to a country when its decency is bartered for power?

Between 1919 and 1978, Afghanistan was a beacon of neutrality, hospitality, and sovereign dignity. In Lost Decency: The Gilded Cages and the Search for Home, author Atta Arghandiwal reveals how sixty-plus years of peace were dismantled-not just by foreign invaders, but by the systemic rot of a "C-level" elite who treated a national treasury like a personal casino.

In this searing memoir, you will discover:

The Gilded Cage: The untold story of Afghanistan's prosperous era of neutrality and the strong parental leadership that anchored a family through exile.The Palace Insider's Account: A visceral look at the "National Unity Government" and the toxic rivalry between technocrats and warlords that paved the way for the Taliban's return.The Weight of the Word "Refugee" A moving narrative of a family forced to become "Nomads," from the pastry shops of Germany to the "Golden State" of California.The Doha Betrayal: A piercing analysis of the sham peace deal and the "Warlord's Dividend" that led to the shocking collapse of August 2021.

Lost Decency is more than a history; it is a moral reckoning. It is a call to ownership for a new generation and a testament to the resilient, innocent voices that refused to be silenced.

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0997887095
• ISBN13: 9780997887099
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Ketaab Press Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"