BEYOND HOPE

From an Auckland prison to changing lives in Afghanistan - how one man didn't let his past define his future.

At age 18, Bariz Shah ended up in an Auckland prison. As an Afghan migrant who was deeply affected by 9/11, Bariz spiralled from schoolyard fights into crime and drugs - until prison made him rethink the story of his life.

Years later, in Christchurch, Bariz had turned everything around when a terrorist walked into the local mosque and took the lives of 51 people in his community. Driven by a new purpose, Bariz and his wife Saba raised money to return to Afghanistan and establish 51 small businesses in honour of those they lost.

In this memoir about finding self-belief, belonging and positive change, Bariz's story reminds us that we always have the power to change ourselves for the better.

ISBN: 9781775542339
Imprint: HarperCollins NZ
Publication Date: 6 March 2024
Dimensions: 154mm x 234mm
Weight: 390g 
No. Of Pages: 288