Afghan Boomerang - Softcover

Novinkov, Oleg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1439274517 ISBN 13: 9781439274514

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2011

Synopsis

Former Soviet officer details his time in 1980s Afghan war to highlight dangers of America’s current war “Afghan Boomerang” - winner of NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award (November 2011) by Dr. Oleg Novinkov details the dangerous consequences of having foreign troops occupy Afghanistan using the experiences of the former USSR HOUSTON – Dr. Oleg Novinkov’s “Afghan Boomerang” (ISBN 1439274517) details his years as a Soviet Air Force flight surgeon stationed in Afghanistan in the 1980s. Considering the current war in Afghanistan, he finds it better than ever to share his experiences and thoughts on international relations. Novinkov explains what it was like to live in the middle of combat during the Afghan war of the 1980s. He compares and contrasts the previous war to the current situation in Afghanistan, showing that he feels the United States didn’t use history as a learning tool. The author states that when the United States engaged in the current war with Afghanistan, they did not consider the Soviet’s experience nearly three decades ago. The author brings up these points to ask a terrifying question: Will the results of the U.S.’s war in Afghanistan boomerang and have many of the same outcomes as the Soviet’s war, such as a complete collapse of the country? Novinkov shares his thoughts about historical events in involved countries, including the U.S., Russia, Iraq and Pakistan, to lead readers beyond what the media portrays. “I had the opportunity to return to Afghanistan 30 years after serving in the Soviet-Afghan War,” Novinkov says. “I show how things have changed and how they have remained the same. I share personal experiences to help readers, especially U.S. audiences, understand the world situation and the effects of war.” Novinkov believes that his book will move those who really want to understand the events in Afghanistan, but from a different perspective than the mainstream media portrays. He hopes that readers learn the dangers of sending foreign forces into Afghanistan through an historical perspective. Since Novinkov has lived in both socialist and capitalist countries with opposing views on many issues, he took the liberty of expressing his thoughts about politics and prominent politicians.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Oleg Novinkov graduated from the Saratov State Medical Institute, as an Air Force physician. He eventually joined the Limited Contingent of Soviet Forces in Afghanistan as an aviation and technical base medical service officer. He received many awards for his time there, including the Order of the Red Star and the medal “From a Thankful Afghan Nation”. He subsequently worked in aviation units and at the Yu Gagarin Air Force Academy. He retired from military service as a Lieutenant Colonel; he was the Head of the Medical Group of the Military Representative Office in Moscow, where he supported space missions. He received his doctorate in the field of Aviation, Space and Sea Medicine before moving to the United States. He currently consults in international space medicine.

Review:

"This book is not about Afghanistan and it is not about a war over there. This book is about the United States and its future existence".
Afghan Boomerang might not be the most popular book on Capitol Hill, but you have to give to Novinkov for letting it all hang out there.
TOP BOOK REVIEWERS

Afghan Boomerang is brimful with interesting reading, a special cocktail of memories, history, opinion, and warning.
Persuading an American public desensitized by ten years of war to care, and American politicians to listen, is not an easy task. Ironically, a former Soviet medical officer is trying to do just that.
SAN FRANCISCO BOOK REVIEW

...Parallels between the Soviet involvement in Afghanistan and what is now being witnessed by the USA's involvement is an in depth analysis of the backfiring of events, circumstances and lessons previously learned by the Soviets.
...High-level view only capable of being perceived from someone with such a unique heritage.
PACIFIC BOOK REVIEW

It is intriguing to read about his ideas and thoughts regarding the politics and politicians. Readers will be fascinated by some, if not all, of Dr. Novinkov's views regarding the many issues facing the United States today.
For readers interested in first hand experiences, this book is an inspiring read.
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About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1439274517
• ISBN 13: 9781439274514
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 452