A powerful true story of courage, sisterhood, and survival in the face of tyranny.

When Kabul fell to the Taliban in August 2021, the city descended into chaos almost overnight. Amid the panic, five women—colleagues from around the world working at the Anglo-American University of Kabul—were forced to confront an unthinkable reality. Hunted for their ties to education and the West, they embarked on a perilous journey to escape. In Escape from Kabul, Dr. Enakshi Sengupta tells their riveting true story of courage, solidarity, and survival against the odds.

In August 2021, the world watched in disbelief as the Taliban swept through Afghanistan, reclaiming Kabul after twenty years. Amid the chaos and fear, five women—colleagues from different corners of the world, united by their work at the Anglo-American University of Kabul—find themselves trapped in a city collapsing under militant rule.

For Anjali and her companions, what begins as another day in academia turns into a desperate fight for freedom. Forced into hiding, hunted for their association with Western education, and unsure whom to trust, these women must rely on their resilience, intelligence, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood to survive.

Escape from Kabul is a gripping, real-life chronicle of resistance and escape—filled with midnight dashes through enemy territory, secret communications, forged documents, and moments of profound bravery. More than a tale of flight, it is a testament to the human spirit, to women who refuse to be silenced, and to the enduring meaning of freedom.

About the Author:
Dr. Enakshi Sengupta is a prolific researcher, academician, and author with over twenty-five years of experience spanning the corporate and academic worlds. She holds a PhD and an MBA with merit from the University of Nottingham, UK. Known for her acclaimed work The Silk Route Spy, Dr. Sengupta brings both scholarly insight and human depth to her storytelling.

Escape from Kabul is an unforgettable true story of courage against impossible odds—a reminder that even in the darkest times, hope can light the way out.