A. Darius Husain
Author & Educator
My Story
As an Irish, German, Pakistani whose father claimed that part of their ancestry could be traced to Ghangis Khan, A. Darius Husain is a patchwork of generational contradictions uniquely positioned to uncover humanity’s common ground. When not fueling his passion for writing, Darius is the Executive Director of Face to Face Academy and during his tenure, the school has been bestowed numerous honors for its work in serving the most At-Risk for dropping out of High School. He is the Author of the critically acclaimed The Nine Devines of Chippewa Falls, recipient of the Literary Titan Gold Medal. His debut book is the Reader’s Favorite Award winning Road Map to Power.
Books by A. Darius Husain
Nine Devines of Chippewa Falls
Amazon Best Seller
Literary Titan Gold Medal
Dan Devine was one of the most public figures as a Hall of Fame Football coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, yet his upbringing remained a carefully guarded even to those closest to him. A vision by his grandson, however, when Dan is on his deathbed sparks a journey to uncover the Devine family’s often difficult and painful past.
Top Ten for 2025 in two categories – Football Biographies & Midwest Biographies – The Nine Devines of Chippewa Falls is a true story of hope, perseverance, the unifying power of sport, and the unbreakable bonds of family.
Road Map to Power
What is the true source of authentic power? Wrapping warm, profound stories of empowerment around an extensive body of research, Road Map to Power is your guide to a life of dignity, satisfaction, and happiness. Winner of Reader’s Favorite Bronze Medal Award for in the category of Self-Improvement.
Hope for the Children
Dr. Syed Arshad Husain and his trauma team are on a Humanitarian mission to war-torn Bosina where they confront devestation beyond imagination. When intensity of grief and loss threatens to overwhelm the mental health practioners, they find hope in the most unlikely of places: the resileceny of children.
Featured Blogs, Podcasts, & Media
St. Paul to Chippewa Falls (& back again)!
Fall is “football season” and it shouldn’t have come as any surprise that it has also been the busiest time of year for The Nine Devines. Authors Deacon Devine and Darius Husain crisscrossed the Twin Cities and the Chippewa Valley presenting on the themes of their...
The Power of Resilience
One of the central themes in the writings of A. Darius Husain is the power of Resilience. Resilience has long been known as a core building block for life success and overall wellness. Jim and Darius discuss the ingredients for resiliency and how educators and those...
Heyde Center Podcast – The Living Gallery
On August 25th, Darius had the privilege of joining Chippewa Valley authors, Joe Niese and Jacoby Matott for the very first episode of the Heyde Center for the Art's brand-new podcast The Living Gallery. In the episode Joe, Jacoby, and Darius discuss their origin...
The Nine Devines & Packers Pride – A Perfect Sunday!
The Nine Devines is thrilled to partner with the Heyde Center for the Arts (HCA) for a unique, fun-filled, and informative event. The Heyde Center’s mission is to be “a catalyst for artistic expression and education to enrich the Chippewa Valley and beyond.” The HCA...
A Conversation with The Nine Devines – What’s Your Story?
On Saturday, April 26th, The Nine Devines played to a standing-room-only crowd at the Chippewa Area History Center. The event, sponsored by the Chippewa County Genealogical Society, was a celebration of what it takes to document a family’s history - in this case, the...
Keeping Good Company: An Indie Book Finds its Audience
Since The Nine Devines was released on November 25th, Lefty and Darius have been treated to countless letters, emails, phone calls, and conversations about the positive impact of the book. Nothing is more gratifying to an author than to hear how their story has...
The Cemetery – A Nine Devines Short Story
There is an introduction my wife likes to use when she wants a stranger’s complete attention: “My name is Jennifer Plum from St. Paul.” She first used this phrase to successfully sit three feet away from Prince during his iconic performance at the Dakota Jazz Club...
The Nine Devines Arrive in Eau Claire
After a false start – to borrow a football analogy – thanks to the COVID virus that ran through the Husain house, the Nine Devines was able to make its debut in the Chippewa Valley on February 15th. The scene was the Local Store in Eau Claire, a venue where the book...
The 2025 Sugar Bowl: #7 Notre Dame vs #2 Georgia wakes up the echoes of Dan Devine’s Last Game
The 2025 Sugar Bowl: #7 Notre Dame vs #2 Georgia wakes up the echoes of Dan Devine's Last Game On December 23rd, Dan Devine would have turned 100 years old. On January 1st, the team he navigated to a National Championship has the opportunity to avenge the loss...
Readers Favorite Five Star Review: The Nine Devines
The Nine Devines of Chippewa Falls by A. Darius Husain is a profound and deeply personal memoir that uncovers the intricate family history of Hall of Fame football coach Dan Devine. Set against the backdrop of Chippewa Falls, the book traces Dan's early years, marked...