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Amir's birth and Amir's mother's death
Amir thinks that Baba does not like him because he killed Sofia Akrami, his mother. This thought shapes his personality and triggers his jealousy of Hassan. -
Hassan's Birth
Even though Hassan is a Hazara, Amir knows that Hassan is his best friend. -
Author's Birth
Khaled Hosseini was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. His father was a diplomat in the Afghan Foreign Ministry (Probably rich and powerful as Amir's Baba), and his mother taught Farsi and history at a high school (Like Amir's mother) -
Kite Contest and Hassan's Rape
Amir won over Baba's love by winning the kite contest, but one the same day Hassan was raped because of Amir's cowardice and their friendship ended that day. -
Hassan and Ali Leave
Amir makes them leave by framing Hassan and he ruins Baba and Ali's friendship by being a coward and being selfish. -
Author Witnessing the Invasion of the Soviet Army
In 1976, the Foreign Ministry relocated the Hosseini family to Paris. They were ready to return to Kabul in 1980, but by then their homeland had witnessed a bloody communist coup and the invasion of the Soviet Army. -
Baba and Amir Leave Afghanistan
Baba leaves Afghanistan, his home, for Amir, because it is the best for Amir. Baba loves Amir very much, and their lives changed because of it. -
Author's High School Graduation
Hosseini graduated from high school in 1984, when he was almost twenty, and enrolled at Santa Clara University -
Amir Graduates from High School
Amir decides to follow his dream: to be a writer even though Baba opposes his decision. -
Amir Meets Soraya
Amir falls in love with a girl with a reputation, but he is fearless. He is growing up, he is different from the younger Amir, the one framed Hassan. -
Amir and Soraya Marry
Amir challenges the traditional Afghan values and marries the love of his life, who would support him and love him. -
Baba Dies
Baba changed a lot after he came to America, he got weaker, but at the same time, Amir grew stronger. Baba was a great mentor and father to Amir, and after Baba died, Amir had to be on his own. -
Amir and Soraya Begin Trying to Have a Family
After losing Baba, Amir finds another impotant person in his life and starts a life without Baba. -
Taliban Takes Over
Afghanistan, Amir's homeland, is being "raped" again. This time, by Taliban. However, this time, Amir finds his courage and decides to redeem himself. -
Author Began His Writing Career
In March 2001, while practicing medicine, Hosseini began writing his first novel, The Kite Runner. The medical degree was for others' expectation, but writing was for Hosseini himself. Just like Amir who chooses to major in literature. -
Rahim Khan's Phone Call
That phone call changed Amir's life. He had a chances to redeem himself, and to "meet" Hassan again in someway. -
Author's Trip Back to Afghanistan
In 2006, Hosseini was named a Goodwill Envoy to UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency. Inspired by a trip he made to Afghanistan with the UNHCR, he later established The Khaled Hosseini Foundation. Hosseini returened to his homeland, just like Amir did.
