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Khaled Hosseini was born in Kabul where he spent his early childhood surrounded by culture, traditions, and social divisions that later became central to "The Kite Runner" -
Hosseini's family moved to Paris after his father was assigned to work at the Afghan embassy. This was his first experience living outside Afghanistan and marked the beginning of displacement, a major theme in his writing. -
After the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Hosseini's family could not return home and were granted political asylum in the United States. This experience of exile and loss strongly influenced his portrayal of refugees and immigrants in "The Kite Runner" -
Hosseini trained and worked as a doctor in California. His medical career influenced his empathetic approach to storytelling and his focus on suffering, guilt, and moral responsibility. -
While working as a physician, Hosseini bagan writing The Kite Runner early in the mornings. The novel draws heavily from his memories of Kabul and reflects his emotional connection to Afghanistan. -
The Kite Runner was published in 2003 and quickly became an international bestseller. Its success allowed Hosseini to leave medicine and pursue writing full time. -
Hosseini became involved in humanitarian efforts and later served as a UNHCR goodwill envoy. His later works continue to explore themes of family, displacement, trauma, and redemption.