A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini (Published 2007)
"One could not count the moons that shimmer on her roofs, or the thousand splendid suns that hide behind her walls."
From the bestselling author of The Kite Runner comes this powerful and heartbreaking story of two women whose lives become intertwined in war-torn Afghanistan. Mariam is only fifteen when she is sent to Kabul to marry Rasheed, a man thirty years her senior. Nearly two decades later, a friendship grows between Mariam and a local teenager, Laila, as strong as the ties between mother and daughter.
When the Taliban takes over, life becomes a desperate struggle against starvation, brutality, and fear. Yet love can move people to act in unexpected ways, and lead them to overcome the most daunting obstacles with a startling heroism. In this gripping tale, Hosseini shows how a woman's love for her family, her child, her fellow woman, can be stronger than any pain she might endure.
Set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's tumultuous recent history, this novel explores themes of sacrifice, endurance, and the unbreakable bonds between women. It's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope in the darkest of circumstances.
A deeply moving story that illuminates the plight of women under oppressive regimes while celebrating their strength, courage, and capacity for love.
Published: 2007
Condition: Good - moderate wear, some page yellowing, all pages present
Format: Trade Paperback
Perfect for readers of literary fiction and stories of resilience and hope!
