The Kite Runner : Rejacketed Francis Chan Parallels between his own upbringing

Parallels between his own upbringing and the potential family that lies before him lead to questions about his true identity

and parenthood

let women figure out why they won't screw you

In spite of all reason

How these men persevered--sacrificed themselves for their comrades and never gave up--makes a vivid portrait of war at its most inspiring and devastating

The Kite Runner : Rejacketed Francis Chan Parallels between his own upbringing1970s Afghanistan: Twelve year old Amir is desperate to win the local kite fighting tournament and his loyal friend Hassan promises to help him. But neither of the boys can foresee what will happen to Hassan that afternoon, an event that is to shatter their lives Since its publication in 2003, The Kite Runner has sold eight million copies worldwide. Through Khaled Hosseini's brilliant writing, a previously unknown part of the world was brought to life.