About the Authors
Abdulhaq Sodais
CO-AUTHOR
Abdulhaq Sodais lives in Germany, and has begun a new life with his wife, Weeda, after being granted full political asylum in 2021. He speaks four languages including: Dari, Pashto, English, and German. He has found work in the school system helping disabled students on the bus, and as a forklift operator, among other odd jobs.
Abdulhaq continues to face discrimination as an Afghan and as a refugee in his adopted home, but is working hard to integrate into German society. His dream is to travel freely throughout the world, without being harassed or denied at any border. He considers Spencer his most trusted friend and has worked ceaselessly with him to tell this story on behalf of all refugees who are unable to tell their own.
Spencer Sullivan
CO-AUTHOR
Spencer Sullivan is a U.S. Army combat veteran and has been advocating for Afghan refugees for over a decade. His writing and interviews in support of America’s Afghan wartime allies have featured in various outlets in the U.S. and abroad, including the LA Times, CNN, Associated Press, Fox Business, Miltary.com, and STERN.
Spencer holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from the College of William and Mary and a Master of Arts in organizational leadership from Brandman University. In addition to his writing, Spencer is a painter, selling prints of his artwork online. He lives in Annandale, Virginia, with his wife and son.
