"Fascinating book. What went wrong in Afghanistan after the Taliban were driven out? Why has reconstruction failed? Why is the country descending once again into turmoil and madness? These are the questions that burn today and will go on burning for years to come. Dr. Atash's disquieting book gives one glimpse of the answer. It's all too easy to speak of 'corruption' and 'mismanagement' as the media routinely does; the devil is in the details and Dr. Atash, one of many players in the thick of the effort to restore Afghanistan, plunges boldly into those details and he names names. This may not be the whole story of what went wrong in Afghanistan - this is after all one man's testimony - but this undoubtedly represents the larger story all too accurately: interactions like the ones recounted here were surely repeated countless times throughout the process of reconstruction."

Tamim Ansary
Author, Destiny Disrupted and West of Kabul, East of New York

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"Turbulence is an affecting novel that gives readers a first-hand account of the struggles Afghanistan faces in its journey to reconstruction. Dr. Atash's experiences paint a reality very few can understand. Readers will feel both thankful for his efforts in helping to rebuild his homeland, and saddened to see such a strong advocate being targeted for fighting against corruption. This is a must read for anyone interested in learning more about the struggles faced in the rebuilding process of a nation destroyed by decades of war.

Awista Ayub
Author, Kabul Girls Soccer Club

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Read author Julia Stein's review of "Turbulence" (click here).

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TURBULENCE is on the DEA's Recommended Reading for Law Enforcement Professionals

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"Turbulence" has educated me not only on the modern problems of Afghanistan but offers a nuanced view of the obstacles that the country has and continues to face. Dr. Atash's efforts in Afghanistan and the efforts of the Afghan diaspora to return home and to make Afghanistan a better place are well illustrated in his memoir. "Turbulence" should be required reading for anyone trying to understand the modern problems of Afghanistan over the last 60 years.

Ted Vogel

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Turbulence is one of the most informative and interesting books I have read in quite some time. At the same time, it is also very disturbing. I had no idea of just how extensive Dr. Atash's role has been in trying to return some stability to the Afghan government. His integrity and enormous degree of bravery are so admirable.

I cannot believe that his every effort to help bring legitimacy to the governing of the country, as well as his brilliant leadership of Ariana Airlines, were thwarted by so many whom he had considered to be friends and allies. His literally risking his life in an effort to do good for that nation is something that should be recognized and commended at the highest levels of our own government and, indeed, the entire world democratic community of nations. He should be publicly lauded for what he has done and is continuing to do for a nation besieged by war and corruption.

He stayed on at his post as head of Ariana despite all the many threats against his life because he refused to give in to bribes and intimidation. It is amazing he escaped with his life. The world should be made aware of what a decent and honest man has to face when he tries to do what is right in the face of such overwhelming opposition by the corrupt government in power.

Tom