A River Is Made: From South Waziristan to Kabul, Dubai, and Des Moines, Iowa - An Afghan Refugee's Journey from War to Belonging in America

A River is Made is the true story of a life carried across borders, wars, and generations, told through the eyes of its author, Fazal Moneer Adil. From South Waziristan to Kabul, Dubai, and Des Moines, Iowa - it traces the journey of a first-generation Afghan refugee from war to belonging in America.

From his years as a child born in exile to his service as an interpreter for U.S. Special Operatives in Afghanistan, Fazal weaves a deeply human story of displacement, endurance, and hope. The book also shares the deeply personal account of his son's medical trauma, illuminating the universal struggle of families facing unimaginable choices. Both intimate and sweeping, A River Is Made is a singular story that bridges the immense weight of historical conflict with the intimate struggle of one Afghan family. It follows three generations marked by lost education, the ultimate cost of survival, and the lessons learned.

A River Is Made is uniquely positioned for a broad and impact-driven readership seeking a powerful story of resilience, identity, and hope.