Khaled Hosseini is an Afghan-American writer and physician. He was born on March 4, 1965, in Kabul, Afghanistan. His first novel, The Kite Runner, topped the bestseller list for four weeks. His second novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns, topped The New York Times bestseller list for 21 weeks and bestseller list for 49 weeks. Both novels have sold 38 million copies worldwide.
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A Thousand Splendid Suns
The novel tells the story of two Afghan women whose destinies intersect amidst war and oppression, revealing the power of friendship and hope in the face of pain.
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And the Mountains Echoed
A moving, human novel that explores the intertwined destinies of an Afghan family, exploring the impact of decisions and separations on family bonds over time.