Hosseini
Khaled Hosseini is an Afghan-American novelist and physician who has become one of the most celebrated authors of the 21st century. Born in Kabul, Afghanistan in 1965, Hosseini moved to the United States in 1980 and eventually became a naturalized citizen in 2000.
Hosseini’s first novel, The Kite Runner, was published in 2003 and quickly became an international bestseller. The novel tells the story of Amir, a young Afghan boy who must confront his past and the secrets of his family’s history. The Kite Runner was adapted into a film in 2007 and has since become a classic of modern literature.
Hosseini’s second novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns, was published in 2007 and was also an international bestseller. The novel tells the story of two Afghan women, Mariam and Laila, who must confront the harsh realities of life in Afghanistan. A Thousand Splendid Suns was adapted into a stage play in 2009 and has since become a classic of modern literature.
Hosseini’s third novel, And the Mountains Echoed, was published in 2013 and was also an international bestseller. The novel tells the story of a family’s journey through Afghanistan and the secrets that are revealed along the way.
Hosseini’s novels have been translated into over 70 languages and have sold over 38 million copies worldwide. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the prestigious Dayton Literary Peace Prize and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.
Hosseini is also an active philanthropist and has established the Khaled Hosseini Foundation, which provides humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan. He has also served as a Goodwill Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees since 2006.
Khaled Hosseini is an inspiring example of how one person can make a difference in the world. His novels have touched the hearts of millions of readers and his philanthropic work has helped countless people in need. He is a true inspiration and a reminder that we all have the power to make a difference.
