Khaled Hosseini's powerful novel The Kite Runner fulfills the promise of fiction, awakening curiosity about the world around us.
The novel is about two boys in Afghanistan and Afghan immigrants in America. It looks at how the main character, Amir, deals with a secret in his past and how that secret shaped who he became. It tells of Amir's childhood friendship with Hassan, his relationship with his father,and growing up in a privileged place in society.
In the beginning, Amir was jealous of the time Baba and Hassan spent together. One day, Amir wins the local tournament, and he believes he finally wins Baba's praise.
Later on, Amir hears the truth about Hassan. When he finds out Hassan has passed away and left behind his son, Sohrab, he knows he has to do something. Sohrad is at first silent. After he opens up with Amir, he begs him to not leave him in another orphanage. Amir knows he needs to take care of his brothers son, so he takes him back to America with him.
This is a story about friendship, loyalty, cruelty, longing for acceptance, redemption and survival. I enjoyed this book a lot and would recommend it to anyone.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Spring Break 2010
This Spring Break is going to be the best! I am going to Colorado with my best friend, Baylee.
Baylee and I always have the best times together. There is never a dull moment between us. We have always been there for each other and always pick each other up when one of us is down.
Over Spring Break, we are going snow skiing. For my first time ever, I'm going to snowboard too. Let's just hope I don't come back broken! Thank goodness cheerleading tryouts are before the break!!
Baylee and I are both really friendly girls, so I'm sure we will meet a lot of new people while we are up there.
We are counting down the days until Spring Break. All we have to do is pack and then Colorado here we come!!
Baylee and I always have the best times together. There is never a dull moment between us. We have always been there for each other and always pick each other up when one of us is down.
Over Spring Break, we are going snow skiing. For my first time ever, I'm going to snowboard too. Let's just hope I don't come back broken! Thank goodness cheerleading tryouts are before the break!!
Baylee and I are both really friendly girls, so I'm sure we will meet a lot of new people while we are up there.
We are counting down the days until Spring Break. All we have to do is pack and then Colorado here we come!!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Civil War
My sister and I sometimes have civil wars amongst each other. Even though, we know we both love each other with all our hearts, we didn't always show it.
When I was younger, I always wanted to follow my sister and her friends around. I wanted to go every where they would go and do what they did. Ashton would always yell at me to leave her alone, but I never wanted to leave.
If Ashton had one of my shirts on, I of course had to wear that shirt that day. We would fuss and fight over who got to wear the shirt. If I had something of hers on she had to have it back too.
Before every pageant, I always wanted Ashton to do my make-up. Knowing how it would end up, I still wanted her to do it. We would always end up yelling at each other and sometimes I would end up in tears. Ruining my make-up, she had to fix it again.
As we have grown up, we have become a lot closer. She is one of my best friends. We have learned how to share and let each other borrow stuff. She has allowed me to go eat with her friends and be around them. She can get me ready for all my pageants and dances now without someone ending up hurt or in tears. She has always been there for me. I can always count on her with whatever I need.
Family members will sometimes have civil wars amongst each other. Despite of the fighting, you know they love you and you love them just as much.
When I was younger, I always wanted to follow my sister and her friends around. I wanted to go every where they would go and do what they did. Ashton would always yell at me to leave her alone, but I never wanted to leave.
If Ashton had one of my shirts on, I of course had to wear that shirt that day. We would fuss and fight over who got to wear the shirt. If I had something of hers on she had to have it back too.
Before every pageant, I always wanted Ashton to do my make-up. Knowing how it would end up, I still wanted her to do it. We would always end up yelling at each other and sometimes I would end up in tears. Ruining my make-up, she had to fix it again.
As we have grown up, we have become a lot closer. She is one of my best friends. We have learned how to share and let each other borrow stuff. She has allowed me to go eat with her friends and be around them. She can get me ready for all my pageants and dances now without someone ending up hurt or in tears. She has always been there for me. I can always count on her with whatever I need.
Family members will sometimes have civil wars amongst each other. Despite of the fighting, you know they love you and you love them just as much.
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