I really loved this book because of the enduring friendship between Laila and Miriam. It made me appreciative of the wonderful friendships I have achieved with my women friends thoughout my life. Khaled Hosseini is able to capture those nuances between the two characters and show how despite our differences women are strong and can persevere no matter what the odds! The story is a gripping account of what life is like in Afghanistan under the Taliban.

This book was an easy read- and very timely with the death of Nelson Mandela- It was interesting learning more about South Africa and Apartheid through the eyes of some very strong appealing female characters. This story brought me to tears- I enjoyed it very much.