Rising from Ashes
My Journey from Afghanistan to America
A personal memoir of perseverance, change, and rebuilding a life across continents.
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.
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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
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.
The Quran and Its Origins
A Historical and Personal Investigation
A thoughtful exploration inviting readers to examine questions of scripture, authorship, and history.
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PHOTOGRAPHS
A life remembered in photographs
Scenes from family life, professional milestones, author events, friendships, and many years spent enjoying the game of golf.
Meeting readers at the University at Albany Literary Festival, 2024
At work as an engineer during the early years in America
A formal academic ceremony and an important personal milestone
A cherished wedding-day photograph with my mother
Friendship and good spirits during a rainy golf outing
Ray Engle 16th Annual Ocean City outing at GlenRiddle Golf Club, 2012
A memorable day on the course with friends
Beside the flag after a round of golf
A moment from the golf swing
Resting with a friend between rounds
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
Invite Younus to speak or interview
For speaking engagements, interviews, book discussions, and reader correspondence.
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