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I CRIED ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP

I CRIED ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP - now available (£10 plus £2 p&p)

"[This book] removed the dust from my memories of Afghanistan." -Anonymous

With its stunning archive images and evocative folk poetry, I CRIED ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP presents a compelling portrait of the remarkable culture of Afghanistan.

"A dream of friendship, solidarity, fraternity, humanity. A dream of peace." - Homayoun Tandar, Ambassador of Afghanistan in London

To watch and listen to poetry readings from the book by Veronica Doubleday and Shabibi Shah as well as musical performances by Veronica Doubleday and John Baily please click on the following links:

Book launch introductions by David Page, His Excellency Homayoun Tandar and Veronica Doubleday

Poetry readings by Veronica Doubleday and Shabibi Shah

Musical performances by V Doubleday and John Baily - Qadat baland eh yar You are so lovely and tall my beloved

Musical performances by V Doubleday and John Baily -  Shirin dokhtar e maldar sweet nomad girl and Sar e kuh ye baland High on the mountain top