Title: The Path to the Unknown
Author: Ahmed Khalaf
Publisher: Ink Start Media
ISBN: 978-1961254015
Pages: 184
Genre: Bibliography / Memoir
Reviewed by: Ephantus M.
Hollywood Book Reviews
The Path to the Unknown is an accurate summation of Ahmed Khalaf’s life experiences, from which emanates deep conviction for readers to keep fighting, and to believe losing a battle doesn’t mean they have lost the war. His story touches on his various engagements with close friends, family members, heartless foes, and tough political climates.
Author Ahmed’s parents’ decision to relocate from Germany to Jordan when he was ten years of age meant a disconnection from friends and a community which he was so well used to. As he sadly narrates, their arrival in Jordan would mark the genesis of his life’s spiral dive. He would have to learn the Arabic language in a place where his race was quickly dismissed. Fate seemed to throw him into a place he had no desire to stay, but resilience motivated by love would keep him going.
Ahmed’s education pursuit had seen him get a necessary break from the constant troubles that kept coming in Jordan, but as fate would have it, peace and stability were always short-lived in his new location. He had accepted that attaining absolute happiness was impossible for some reason, and even after emerging the best in the final Physics exam, uncertainty would envelop him as he wondered for how long the joy would last.
Ahmed’s story is exceptionally relatable and will find a lot of relevance with many of his readers who have been victims of a myriad of occurrences which were beyond their control. His task as an ambassador of a country he had zero liking for is intriguing, and so is his constant running from it.
The Path to the Unknown by Ahmed Khalaf is interestingly exhilarating, owing to the author’s easy-flowing and humorous narration. It is a read which will see readers consider their reactions to life-rocking situations and one that will see them remain inspired to stay strong through various life challenges. The author is hopeful this story will help many people who might be feeling as if they are at their end, and condemned to a life of misery and confusion.