"I lived in a region in the northwestern province - the people there in general have a great love for the Taliban, so I started to read some of the literature of the scholars and the history of the movement. And my heart became attached to them"

John Walker Lindh's quote talks to the power of the Taliban's literature and history to draw individuals in. He mentions living in an area in the northwestern province, where individuals had a fantastic love for the Taliban. This love was so strong that it inspired him to check out the literature and history of the motion. Through this reading, his heart became connected to the Taliban. This quote speaks to the power of literature and history to draw people in and to produce a strong emotional connection. It also speaks to the power of the Taliban's message to capture the hearts and minds of individuals in the region.