With this book, Fearon seeks to answer the question of what daily life is like for those who live in Afghanistan, both in and outside of military bases. The narrative follows one year of the author's life as a civilian in Afghanistan, beginning with her initial flight into the country. Chapters include discussions of toilet paper, gender, language, poppies, food, Marines, election day, education, music, recreation, and other subjects. Some b&w photographs are included, and a general map is provided before the preface, which offers a brief outline of the political history of Afghanistan, as does the afterword. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)