No good men among the living

Discover the untold story of the American war in Afghanistan, revealing how a chance for peace was lost and the Taliban's resurgence was inadvertently fueled. Anand Gopal's account challenges common perceptions, showing that top Taliban leaders were ready to surrender early in the conflict. Through the eyes of a Taliban commander, a U.S.-backed warlord, and a civilian woman, this book exposes the missteps that prolonged the war and shaped the region's destiny.