The Kite Runner: A Tale of Betrayal and Redemption in Afghanistan
This book has given me numerous life lessons
This book has given me numerous life lessons
“War doesn’t negate decency. It demands it, even more than in times of peace.” — Baba”― Khaled Hosseini, The Kite Runner

I’m an avid reader, as you might imagine. I read, on average of two to three books at a time. My friends and family are aware of this about me, and they frequently ask for book recommendations. So I decided to include book recommendations in my blog posts as well. One of my favorite novels has moved me to tears numerous times while reading it. Therefore I’ll start with it. So much that when I was reading it on a flight, it became comical at one point.
The Kite Runner is a tale of betrayal and redemption. The book follows the life of Amir, who grew up in Afghanistan during Taliban rule. His best friend was Hassan, an orphaned servant boy he had known since childhood. They spent their days playing together and their nights sleeping side by side on a thin mat, dreaming about the future they woul…
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