Awardwinning and internationally bestselling writer, khaled hosseini, is back with yet again another novel that will break our hearts. The kite runner author khaled hosseini has a new book. Khaled hosseini books list of books by author khaled. He is the author of the new york times bestsellers the kite runner, a thousand splendid suns, and and the mountains echoed. A short, powerful, illustrated book written by beloved novelist khaled hosseini in response to the current refugee crisis, sea prayer is composed in the form of a letter, from a father to his son, on the eve of their journey. Internationally bestselling author khaled hosseinis next book is an. Three years ago, a 3yearold syrian boy, alan kurdi. Khaled hosseinis new book reminds readers of his formula for literary success the writer has achieved bestseller status with heartwrenching novels about the. Hosseini said that he had written the book not only to help keep alive the. One bestseller magnificent mail on sunday gripping new york times a master storyteller the times.
The book, titled sea prayer, will commemorate the third anniversary of alan kurdis death. Bestselling writer khaled hosseini s new book sea prayer is a tribute to alan kurdi, the threeyearold syrian boy whose body washed upon the beach in turkey in september 2015, and will release on august 30. Hosseini was impelled to write sea prayer by the haunting image of young alan kurdi, the threeyearold syrian boy whose body washed upon the beach in turkey in september 2015. This is the heartbreaking story of a wealthy boy who shares a great friendship.
Khaled hosseinis new book is about the syrian refugee. In two separate interviews, khaled hosseini discusses the kite runner 2003 and a thousand splendid suns 2007. Khaled hosseini plans new novel next may the author of the international bestseller the kite runner will return to the theme of family relations in a new book scheduled for release in may. Watching over his sleeping son, the father reflects on.
The text is very short and comprises what a father is telling his young son about the land they are about to leave, and how wonderful it once was, as they sit on the beach with many others, awaiting the boat that will take them to what they hope will be safety. The kite runner, a thousand splendid suns and and the mountains echoed author announced the title of his new book and its sea prayer tackling the refugee crisis. My new novel is a multigenerational family story as well, this time revolving. Goodwill envoy to the united nations refugee agency, and the founder of the khaled hosseini foundation, a nonprofit that provides humanitarian assistance to the people of. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
A west end adaptation of khaled hosseinis novel doesnt quite soar, but we know a man on a trampoline who does published. Khaled hosseini has written an illustrated tribute to fallen refugees. After graduating from college, he worked as a doctor in california, a predicament that he likened to an arranged marriage. Novelists rub shoulders with presidents, chefs, comedians and thriller. His other books included a thousand splendid suns 2007, and the mountains echoed 20, and sea prayer 2018. He is the author of the new york times bestsellers the kite runner. Khaled hosseini on sea prayer his new novel about refugees. Khaled hosseini, afghanborn american novelist who was known for his vivid depictions of afghanistan, most notable in the kite runner 2003. Discount prices on books by khaled hosseini, including titles like sea prayer. Sea prayer by khaled hosseini signed by author tkhf. Cover revealed for sea prayer the new book by khaled. Hosseinis writing makes our hearts ache, our stomachs clench, and our. Afghanamerican author, khaled hosseinis debut novel focuses on.
Khaled hosseinis latest book sea prayer to release this. Kite runner khaled hosseini author on his new book youtube. In september 2015, the body of a 3yearold syrian boy washed up on the. The afghanborn american novelist was impelled to write sea prayer by the haunting image of young alan. Bestselling writer khaled hosseini s new book sea prayer is a tribute to alan kurdi, the threeyearold syrian boy whose body washed upon the beach in turkey in september 2015, and. Youll never guess what inspired author khaled hosseini to. The kite runner was a new york times bestseller for over two years. Khaled hosseinis new book is about the syrian refugee crisis. Khaled hosseini responds to the heartbreak of the current refugee crisis with this. Tears spring to khaled hosseinis eyes as he remembers seeing the photograph of alan kurdi, the threeyearold syrian refugee whose body was washed up on the turkish shore in 2015. Khaled hosseini plans new novel next may the new york times. The official facebook page of the internationally bestselling author of the kite runner, a thousand splendid suns, and the mountains. Buy khaled hosseini box set book online at low prices in india.
Five ways to use new york times content to approach this novel with students. Khaled hosseinis new book sea prayer is a tribute to syrian boy. Heres when it is out written in the form of a letter, khaled hosseinis sea prayer is a syrian fathers reflection as he. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his fathers servant, caught in the tragic sweep of history, the kite runner transports readers to afghanistan at a tense and crucial moment of change and destruction. In 1980, the family requested and were granted political asylum in the united states, and moved to san jose, california. Sea prayer is an illustrated book by bestselling author, khaled hosseini. Khaled hosseini with isabel allende sea prayer corte madera store monday, september 24, 2018 7. Khaled hosseini medicine was an arranged marriage which. How khaled hosseini finds hope in telling refugees. Kite runner author khaled hosseinis next book will tackle the. Educated as a doctor, hosseini earned a bachelors degree in biology from santa clara university and earned a medical degree from the university of.
Khaled hosseini announces new book sea prayer is expected to arrive via riverhead books this fall this week, riverhead books announced it will be publishing a new book by khaled hosseini on september 18. Follow new york times books on facebook and twitter, sign up for our. Thousands splendid suns 1st edition english, paperback, khaled hosseini by khaled hosseini and india book distributors 1 january 2007. The complete khaled hosseini box set paperback 23 april 2015. Khaled hosseini is an american novelist and physician. Prompt delivery, my daughter was really happy to receive this book set as a gift. Khaled hosseini was born in kabul, afghanistan, and moved to the united states in 1980. Khaled hosseinis new book sea prayer is a tribute to. Khaled hosseini was born in 1965 in kabul, afghanistan, where his father was an afghani diplomat and his mother a teacher. Khaled hosseinis new refugee story sea prayer to be. Powerfully evocative of the plight in which displaced populations find themselves.