A Thousand Splendid Suns
What's it about
Have you ever wondered how people find the strength to endure unimaginable hardship? Discover the unbreakable power of the human spirit through the intertwined lives of two Afghan women whose resilience and love shine through decades of war, oppression, and loss in Kabul. This summary reveals how an unlikely friendship becomes a lifeline against the backdrop of a nation in turmoil. You'll learn how Mariam and Laila navigate forced marriages, family secrets, and societal upheaval, ultimately finding hope and making incredible sacrifices for those they love.
Meet the author
Khaled Hosseini is the internationally bestselling author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, whose novels have sold over 40 million copies worldwide. Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, he and his family received political asylum in the United States in 1980. His personal experiences as an Afghan immigrant and his work as a physician and a Goodwill Envoy to the UN Refugee Agency deeply inform his powerful, humanistic storytelling, giving voice to the lives of Afghan women and families.
What's it about
Have you ever wondered how people find the strength to endure unimaginable hardship? Discover the unbreakable power of the human spirit through the intertwined lives of two Afghan women whose resilience and love shine through decades of war, oppression, and loss in Kabul. This summary reveals how an unlikely friendship becomes a lifeline against the backdrop of a nation in turmoil. You'll learn how Mariam and Laila navigate forced marriages, family secrets, and societal upheaval, ultimately finding hope and making incredible sacrifices for those they love.
Meet the author
Khaled Hosseini is the internationally bestselling author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, whose novels have sold over 40 million copies worldwide. Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, he and his family received political asylum in the United States in 1980. His personal experiences as an Afghan immigrant and his work as a physician and a Goodwill Envoy to the UN Refugee Agency deeply inform his powerful, humanistic storytelling, giving voice to the lives of Afghan women and families.
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