Those who saw Kite Runner loved the film, for the most part, people seemed to really like the film.

Yes, hope is a strange thing. Peace at last. But at what price?

For courage, there must be something at stake. I come here with nothing to lose.

In many parts of the world, a man's accusing finger always finds a woman. But I think we need women to solve the problems that men create.

President Karzai is an incredibly kind and decent man. I had the pleasure of meeting him, and he genuinely cares for his people. But I think he had too much of a tendency to want to rule by listening to all voices at all times.

[Flying kite with my friends] is one of the seminal memories of growing up for me.

We [in The Khaled Hosseini Foundation] support and fund projects that bring jobs, healthcare, and education to women and children. In addition, we award scholarships to women pursuing higher education in Afghanistan.