On the 14th of June 2023, the American Corner Erbil, in collaboration with the General U.S. Consulate Erbil, organized a book launch event for Dr. Choman Hardi's newly released novel, "Whispering Walls," marking the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.
The novel delves into real-life and historical events, documenting the struggles of a Kurdish family during the 2003 US invasion of Iraq. Three siblings – two in London and one in Slemany – reflect on their troubled past. They share stories of war, displacement, and coming to terms with the tragedies of their Kurdish family, each narrating from their unique perspectives. "Whispering Walls" is a tale of love, relationships, affection, and hope.
The ceremony was attended by the presence of the US Consul General in Erbil, Irvin Hicks, the UK Consul General in Erbil, Rosy Cave, local authors, university professors, as well as students and staff from the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH).