Norwegian journalist Åsne Seierstad offers a vivid portrait of post-Taliban Afghanistan through the lens of one Kabul bookseller and his family. Blending reportage with narrative storytelling, she captures the struggles of tradition versus modernity, the role of women, and the resilience of everyday Afghans. A compelling work of literary journalism that became an international bestseller.
Popular with readers who love memoir-reportage blends, Afghan cultural insight, and global nonfiction narratives. Perfect for fans of Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner and Christina Lamb’s The Sewing Circles of Herat.
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A hardcover (2002) in Good condition — some wear, clean pages, intact binding.
