Optimism or Pessimism - thoughts on Afghanistan's future

Hello everyone:First, many many thanks for your visits to this website and for your entries, which I appreciate very much.An update first. The paperback edition of A Thousand Splendid Suns will be published on November 25th of this year. In early December, I will make a few public appearances in its support. The dates and venues have not been decided upon as yet. When I have details, I will post them on this website. I thank you for your continued support and patience.Secondly, The Kite Ru