Following the fall of the Taliban in 2002, journalist Åsne Seierstad spent four months living with Sultan Khan, a bookseller, and his family in Kabul. This immersive account offers a rare, intimate look into a household caught between tradition and a changing nation, revealing the complex realities of life in Afghanistan through the eyes of its people. Witness Khan's two decades of defiance against communist and Taliban regimes to supply books, while also observing his strict views on family and women.

Why You Should Read?

• Gain unique insight into the daily lives and cultural complexities of post-Taliban Afghanistan.
• Explore themes of censorship, resilience, and the power of literature in challenging environments.
• Understand the intricate family dynamics and gender roles within a conservative Afghan household from an outsider's perspective.
• Experience a gripping, personal journalistic account of a country striving to navigate its history and future.