"Earth and Ashes" is a novel by Atiq Rahimi that tells the story of an elderly man named Dastaguir and his grandson Yassin who embark on a journey to find Dastaguir's son Murad. Murad works at a coal mine and the two set out to deliver the devastating news that their village has been destroyed by a bombing. As they travel through war-torn Afghanistan, they encounter the harsh realities of conflict and loss. The novel explores themes of family, resilience, and the impact of war on individuals and communities.