born 1965
Khaled Hosseini is an Afghan-born American novelist and physician, known for his bestselling works such as "The Kite Runner" and "A Thousand Splendid Suns". His novels vividly portray themes of redemption, friendship, and the human experience, earning him international acclaim as a powerful storyteller.
And that's the thing about people who mean everything they say. They think everyone else does too.
Of all the hardships a person had to face, none was more punishing than the simple act of waiting.
Qualities you need to get through medical school and residency: Discipline. Patience. Perseverance. A willingness to forgo sleep. A penchant for sadomasochism. Ability to weather crises of faith and self-confidence. Accept exhaustion as fact of life. Addiction to caffeine a definite plus. Unfailing optimism that the end is in sight.
It may be unfair, but what happens in a few days, sometimes even a single day, can change the course of a whole lifetime...
We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change.