by Asne Seierstad · Little Brown (a&C) · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780356253145
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In 'The Bookseller of Kabul', Åsne Seierstad offers an intimate and moving portrait of an Afghan family at a crucial moment in their history. Through her time living with Sultan Khan and his family, Seierstad explores the complexities of daily life in Kabul, revealing the tensions between tradition and modernity, oppression and freedom. The author immerses us in the lives of the women of the family, their struggles and aspirations, while examining the role of men in a society in transition. This book is a powerful testament to human resilience and a profound reflection on the identity and destiny of a country marked by war and uncertainty.
Åsne Seierstad is a Norwegian freelance journalist and writer, best known for her accounts of everyday life in war zones – most notably Kabul after 2001, Baghdad in 2002 and the ruined Grozny in 2006.
