I recently finished the book A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. I my opinion, this is a must read. For those of you who enjoyed The Kite Runner, you will enjoy this book just as much, if not more. I was greatly touched by The Kite Runner. Although I was aware of the atrocities that occured under the Taliban, I don't think I truly understood until I read the book, following the characters and the changes that came into their lives.A Thousand Splendid Suns follows the journeys of two young women, Mariam and Laila, in Afghanistan. Their stories are absolutely life-changing. Reading the drama of their day to day life made all the horrors I saw on the news vividly real. I don't think I was prepared for how profoundly this book would impact me.
I have never been more greatful for the blessings that I enjoy. I will think twice before I freely step out my door to go to the grocery store from now on. And, I do not have the words to describe how greatful I am for a husband and family that love and support me. I'm also very thankful for my college education. I could go on...so many things I absolutely took for granted because I am American.
I appreciate the fact that my eyes have been opened.
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I'm not much of a reader but that does sound interesting.
Oops! That was from me, not Jon.
Looks like I'm going to be heading to the bookstore tomorrow. (I guess I need to get both of them.)
Thanks for the recommendation.
Sounds like a good one.
I am almost done with the 650 page book I am reading for book club, so I just reserved both the Kite Runner a A Thousand Splendid Suns at the library. Hopefully I will enjoy them as much as you did. Thanks for the recommendation. You should check out my bookshelf on my blog...there is one called Stolen Lives. I think you would like it!
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