WarGuy
WarGuy: A True Story of an Afghan Boy—Born in War, Built by War, Freed in America
A memoir by Ahmad Shah Mohibi, founder of Rise to Peace—about war, survival, and the long road to rebuilding.
Excerpt and tone
WarGuy is a memoir, not a lecture. Instead, it reads like real life—fast, rough, and sometimes darkly funny—because that’s how people cope when things break.
In the story, war years and regime changes hit close to home; meanwhile, everyday fear becomes normal. Even so, the book stays human, clear, and direct.
Why readers buy this book
If you’re tired of the same talking points, this book shows what chaos looks like up close. More importantly, it explains how extremists use that chaos and how families get trapped in the middle.
At the same time, WarGuy is about hard choices—when there’s no perfect option and you still have to decide. Because of that, the book also speaks to grit, leadership, and rebuilding after loss.
Author bio
Ahmad Shah Mohibi is the founder of Rise to Peace. His work covers counterterrorism, peace-building, and global security; however, this memoir keeps the focus on the lived story.
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Current Events & Initiatives
Ongoing mentorship of over 600 professionals across 34 countries in counterterrorism and leadership.
Planning new speaking series in North America and Europe on empowering women, education, peace through dialogue, and environmental security.
Building a world-class speaker lineup featuring distinguished diplomats and experts.
Regular research and analysis published on emerging threats and peace-building strategies.
Collaboration with partners in government, academia, and civil society for impactful initiatives.
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News & Analysis
Fresh insights on counterterrorism, extremism, global security, and peace-building.