A River Is Made: From South Waziristan to Kabul, Dubai, and Des Moines, Iowa - An Afghan Refugee's Journey...

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Fazal Moneer Adil

A River Is Made

From South Waziristan to Kabul, Dubai, and Des Moines, Iowa - An Afghan Refugee's Journey from...

Fazal Moneer Adil

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English

Self-Publishing
11 November 2025

Biography: general; Ethnic studies; Social welfare & social services; Political activism; Coping with disability

A River is Made is the true story of a life carried across borders, wars, and generations, told through the eyes of its author, Fazal Moneer Adil. From South Waziristan to Kabul, Dubai, and Des Moines, Iowa - it traces the journey of a first-generation Afghan refugee from war to belonging in America.

From his years as a child born in exile to his service as an interpreter for U.S. Special Operatives in Afghanistan, Fazal weaves a deeply human story of displacement, endurance, and hope. The book also shares the deeply personal account of his son's medical trauma, illuminating the universal struggle of families facing unimaginable choices. Both intimate and sweeping, A River Is Made is a singular story that bridges the immense weight of historical conflict with the intimate struggle of one Afghan family. It follows three generations marked by lost education, the ultimate cost of survival, and the lessons learned.

A River Is Made is uniquely positioned for a broad and impact-driven readership seeking a powerful story of resilience, identity, and hope.

By: Fazal Moneer Adil
Imprint: Self-Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 322g
ISBN: 9798993234403
Pages: 238
Publication Date: 11 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Fazal Moneer Adil is a writer, community leader, and entrepreneur based in Des Moines, Iowa, whose life has been an odyssey across borders in search of dreams and belonging. Born in a refugee camp in Pakistan, he later worked in Dubai before returning to Afghanistan to serve as an interpreter for U.S. Special Operatives.After the fall of the Afghan government in 2021, Fazal resettled with his family in Iowa, United States. Since then, he has dedicated his professional life to helping other refugees. In roles such as Family Health Navigator, Wellness Case Manager, and Employment Navigator in human services, he guides families through the complexities of resettlement, healthcare, and education. He also serves on the board of the Iowa Afghan Community and Cultural Organization (IACCO), continuing his mission of advocacy and service.He is the author of A River is Made, a memoir of war, exile, and endurance. The book traces his journey across borders and through personal tragedy as he builds a life of belonging in America.