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In Your War, Our Lives, Mina Sharif, award-nominated author and cultural advocate, draws from years lived in Afghanistan and a lifetime shaped by diaspora. Each short story in this collection was written to challenge assumptions, invite deeper seeing, and offer a unique insight into Afghanistan's experience. This book is also a visual journey, brought to life by vivid original ArtLords illustrations that provide powerful social commentary. Written for Afghan readers to feel seen, this book extends outward as a quiet invitation to others : to stop searching for a single truth about Afghanistan, and start listening for many.
Be a part of sharing these stories
This book was created to rethink narratives, foster dialogue, and bridge cultural divides.
Whether you’re an educator, book club leader, librarian, or advocate for Afghan communities and general diverse voices, you can help bring these essential narratives into learning spaces.
Click below to request a free copy for your organization, local libraries, book clubs, or educational programs, by June 1, 2025
About the Author
Mina Sharif is a writer, media producer, and cultural advocate dedicated to supporting at risk families and communities in Afghanistan. Raised in Canada and with over 15 years spent living and working in Kabul, she offers a unique perspective shaped by both diaspora and deep connection to her homeland. Mina’s advocacy has been featured on platforms like Teen Vogue and Al Jazeera. She delivers workshops and keynotes about identity, conflict, and the power of narrative. Her writing has appeared in journals and anthologies, including the bestselling We Are Still Here.
Your War, Our Lives, is her first collection and written as a love letter to the people of Afghanistan, at home and far from it.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FOR YOUR WAR, OUR LIVES
Awards
Community Support
Publications
The Green Guest House: long listed for CBC short story prize 2024
The Lemon Print Scarf: shortlisted for the Peter Hinchcliffe Short Fiction Award 2023
Publications
Community Support
Publications
The Lemon Print Scarf was featured in The New Quarterly Literary Journal Issue 170 2024
Asylum was featured in The Bangalore Review December 2024
Community Support
Community Support
Community Support
Prior to release, Your War Our Lives has been featured on various platforms including Afghanistan International, Afghanistan Womens News Agency, MAWJ TV and Radio Liberty Europe (Azadi)