“When I die and meet God, I will ask Him why He made me Afghan.”
-Abdulhaq, Chapter One
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Praise for Not Our Problem
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“Abdulhaq Sodais and Spencer Sullivan have written a ringer of a tale about war, duty, friendship, and the long tail of our promises. More than anything, they remind us that -- in a democratic society -- what our government does, or doesn't do, in our name is very much our problem.”
— Nathaniel Fick, NYT-bestselling author of ONE BULLET AWAY
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“In Not Our Problem, Sullivan and Sodais capture the human face of the global refugee crisis with timeless poignancy. The dual-narrative structure injects excitement into an already gripping read; the story of their shared burden mirrors countless U.S. service members and their Afghan allies. This is important work and a must read.”
— Jake Tapper, CNN Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent
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“Not Our Problem is neither a war nor love story. It isn’t even new. As old as war, as enduring as friendship, and as inspiring as only the human spirit can be, it is a reminder of what truly matters.”
— General (Ret.) Stanley McChrystal, NYT-bestselling author of TEAM OF TEAMS
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“The bonds forged in war cannot often be adequately explained to those who have not lived it themselves. Abdulhaq and Spencer have provided the world with a tremendous gift — a profound example of the power of that bond and how it endures throughout all of one’s life, long after the battle ends. I’ve heard many a tale of Afghan interpreters and their American soldiers — to me this stands as one of the definitive best. If you’ve ever wondered why so many American soldiers will go to the ends of the earth for their Afghan allies, read this book.”
– Matt Zeller, Co-Founder of No One Left Behind
