Hosseini Khaled is an Afghan-American author known for his impactful novels that often explore themes of friendship, family, and the struggles of life in Afghanistan. His most famous work, The Kite Runner, has received critical acclaim and has been translated into numerous languages, making it a global bestseller. Born in Kabul in 1965, Khaled and his family fled to the United States in the 1980s due to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. He later pursued a career in medicine but eventually turned to writing, using his experiences to shed light on the complexities of Afghan culture and history.