

This book tells the story of an Afghan man who devoted his life to books. The author is a journalist who lived with his family to write the book. While it was about books,the subject of women in Afghanistan was in the forefront. The time is 2001, and the Taliban had recently lost power. It is told without judgment, but I felt an overwhelming sadness for the plight of the women and children. And now the Taliban have returned. #foodandlit