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The Bookseller of Kabul
The Bookseller of Kabul
by Asne Seierstad
old world (11/19/2006)
An addictive read.Plays out like a novel ........... but very informative. Captures the "normality" of everyday life in a subtle way.I became engrossed in their way of life yet detached because of the gravity of their existence.Found the author egoless".."selfless"......"journalistic"..and compassionate, all in all a topical informative yet disturbing read.
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