AUTHOR · HISTORIAN · SPEAKER

A life shaped by history. A voice devoted to understanding it.

Younus Samadzada writes about faith, civilization, Afghanistan, and the journey of rebuilding a life in America.

Rising from Ashes book cover, showing a journey from Kabul, Afghanistan to the United States

BIOGRAPHY

From Kabul to America

Born in Afghanistan, Younus Samadzada has lived a life marked by profound historical change, intellectual curiosity, and resilience. His journey from Kabul to the United States gives his writing a deeply personal perspective on culture, faith, freedom, and belonging.

As an author and independent thinker, he invites readers to examine inherited ideas with courage and compassion. His work brings together lived experience, historical inquiry, and a lasting hope that greater understanding can unite people across traditions and borders.

SELECTED WORKS

Books that ask enduring questions

Rising from Ashes

My Journey from Afghanistan to America

A personal memoir of perseverance, change, and rebuilding a life across continents.

The History of the Rise and Fall of the World’s Religions

And Their Evolution

An expansive inquiry into religious history, human civilization, and the evolution of belief.

Exploring Quran Authorship

A Study of History, Language, and Faith

A thoughtful exploration inviting readers to examine questions of scripture, authorship, and history.

PHOTOGRAPHS

A life remembered in photographs

Scenes from family life, professional milestones, author events, friendships, and many years spent enjoying the game of golf.

Younus Samadzada presenting his books at a literary event — Author life
Meeting readers at the University at Albany Literary Festival, 2024

Younus Samadzada seated at an engineering desk — Life in America
At work as an engineer during the early years in America

Younus Samadzada greeting an academic official at a formal ceremony — Milestones
A formal academic ceremony and an important personal milestone

Younus Samadzada on his wedding day with his mother and family — Family
A cherished wedding-day photograph with my mother

Younus Samadzada with friends beside golf carts on a rainy day — Golf & community
Friendship and good spirits during a rainy golf outing

Group photograph from the Ray Engle annual golf outing at GlenRiddle Golf Club — Golf & community
Ray Engle 16th Annual Ocean City outing at GlenRiddle Golf Club, 2012

Younus Samadzada and friends gathered around a golf cart — Golf & community
A memorable day on the course with friends

Younus Samadzada standing beside a red and white golf flag — Golf & community
Beside the flag after a round of golf

Younus Samadzada at the top of his golf swing — Golf & community
A moment from the golf swing

Younus Samadzada seated on a bench with a golfing companion — Golf & community
Resting with a friend between rounds

Younus Samadzada holding a large fish on a boat — Life & travel
A successful day on the water

SPEAKING & INTERVIEWS

Conversations about history, faith, and the human journey

Available for author interviews, thoughtful public conversations, and speaking engagements.

Author Virtual InterviewFrankfurter Buchmesse

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Author ConversationHistory and the evolution of religions

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Author Radio InterviewReaderHouse Author Roundtable · Aired July 1, 2022

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CONTACT

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For speaking engagements, interviews, book discussions, and reader correspondence.

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