He was a man of peace who became Afghanistan's most brilliant military leader. He was America's best Afghan ally who warned about the attacks of 9-11. He fought for democracy until he was assassinated by Osama bin Laden.

He was . . . Ahmed Shah Massoud.

FROM THAT FLAME follows journalist Michelle Garrett as she interviews the legendary Commander Ahmed Shah Massoud -- the “Lion of Panjshir” -- in Afghanistan’s rugged Hindu Kush Mountains. Without warning, an attack by Taliban and al-Qaeda troops propels Michelle into a wartime adventure with Commander Massoud and his Mujahidin, one in which a friendship between the journalist and Massoud grows, giving her a unique perspective into the man the Wall Street Journal credited as being “the Afghan who ended the Cold War.”

What People Are Saying About From That Flame

[This is] the kind of story that people need to know about....it stimulates the body, the mind, and most importantly the soul.....

-- Edward James Olmos,
actor/director/producer

The amount of in-depth research it contains  is extraordinary and is evident within the story. MaryAnn brings back to life for the reader a man who is truly worthy of the appellation 'Hero'.

-- Katherine Swan,
artist/artist representative (RCA Duncan Regehr)

I found the narrative fascinating, extremely well-written, and particularly interesting to me. I congratulate you on such an excellent historical novel... In 1985 I was disguised and smuggled into Afghanistan to set up clinics, initially in Paktia Provence...I was asked to accompany a small group of Afghans on a mission to the Panjshir Valley to meet Massoud...I joined Massoud in his hideout and spent several days with him. He was probably the most charismatic man I have ever met, and we became great friends....Thank you again for memorializing Massoud in such an excellent fashion.

-- Preston Darby

Massoud grieves in the novel, and then we, who have come to know him in this thoughtful and well-researched book, grieve for him and for his dreams - and our own. Ms. Beverly has given us much to ponder." [The book says] pay attention.

--Mary Sheeran,
author Who Have the Power

Ms. Beverly has captured the heart and essence of the man the world knows as the Lion of Panjshir. Her book flows well, and even the most up-to-date history buff who knows the 'ending' will want to keep reading -- possibly hoping for a miracle.

-- Marsha de Garcia,
teacher

Her passion for her subject is contagious. . .

-- Wayne Averill,
business owner

You brought Ahmed Shah so to life that when I got to that inevitable chapter I had to put the book down for an hour.  Of course, I knew what was coming but for some reason I had to prepare myself.  I was very moved.  Kudos to you!!!  All of the characters were so life-like...I was especially touched when Massoud, Abdullah, Qanooni, Fahim, etc., were gathered together during a planning session and Massoud delegated responsibilities, should the worst happen.  I was touched because I knew it ultimately would.  And then when it did, you portrayed these men -- all of whom I am familiar with --  in such an empathetic way that I found myself with a lump in my throat.

Fact and fiction were woven so seamlessly that it seemed as if - yes, this really did happen.  I could go on and on... I am just so happy for you that this book made it into the light of day again in one glorious piece.  I can see it as a movie.

 
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