In the Enemy's House: A Journey into the Heart of the Taliban

By Anand Gopal

In the Enemy's House: The Secret Saga of the FBI Agent and the Code Breaker Who Caught the Russian Spies

by Howard Blum

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction

In the Enemy's House is a gripping and eye-opening account of life inside the Taliban, from a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who spent months living among the insurgents. Anand Gopal embeds with the Taliban in Afghanistan, gaining unprecedented access to their leaders, fighters, and families. He travels with them as they launch attacks against American and Afghan forces, and he witnesses firsthand the brutality of their regime.

But Gopal also finds that the Taliban are not simply a monolithic group of fanatics. They are a complex and diverse movement, with a wide range of motivations and beliefs. He meets Taliban commanders who are fighting for what they believe is a just cause, and he encounters ordinary Afghans who have been drawn to the Taliban's message of hope and change. Gopal's nuanced and empathetic portrayal of the Taliban challenges our simplistic understanding of them as a terrorist organization.

In the Enemy's House is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Taliban and the complex conflict in Afghanistan. Gopal's vivid writing and deep reporting provide a rare glimpse into the world of the enemy, and his insights offer a fresh perspective on one of the most pressing issues of our time.

Praise for In the Enemy's House

"A stunning achievement of journalism. Anand Gopal has written a book that is both deeply informed and deeply humane. In the Enemy's House is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Taliban and the war in Afghanistan." —Jon Lee Anderson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Fall of Baghdad

"Anand Gopal has written a groundbreaking book that challenges our simplistic understanding of the Taliban. In the Enemy's House is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex conflict in Afghanistan." —Dexter Filkins, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Forever War

"In the Enemy's House is a tour de force of reporting. Anand Gopal has spent years embedded with the Taliban, and his insights are invaluable. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Taliban and the war in Afghanistan." —Matthieu Aikins, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Abandoned

About the Author

Anand Gopal is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has reported from Afghanistan for over a decade. He is a contributing writer for The New Yorker and a fellow at the New America Foundation. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian.

Additional Resources

• Anand Gopal's website
• Anand Gopal's articles in The New Yorker
• Anand Gopal's profile at the New America Foundation

In the Enemy's House: The Secret Saga of the FBI Agent and the Code Breaker Who Caught the Russian Spies

by Howard Blum

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7974 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	329 pages

FREE