The only thing I knew for sure is I hadnt slept in ten years. Not really. Id been fighting my own monster since nine months after 9/11. I had regrets. I had pain that I still cant find words to describe. But sooner or later you have to make a choice. Maybe fate or luck or God had a plan for me in Jakarta that was greater than an educational leadership conference, a few papers and a book deal. If Vietnam was for Dad, then maybe Jakarta was for me. Indira says I shouldnt discount that it was Allahs plan. The way I see it, Allahs plan is what started my war.
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Themes

  • Education — The importance of teaching, learning, and intellectual curiosity
  • War — Reflections on conflict, peace, and the human cost of war

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