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Born 1965, in Kabul, Afghanistan; immigrated to the United States, 1980; Education: Santa Clara University, B.A. (biology), 1988; University of San Diego, M.D., 1993.

Hobbies and other interests: Soccer, racquetball, writing, involved in charities Paralyzed Vets of America and Aid the Afghan Children.

Addresses

Agent—c/o Author Mail, Riverhead Books, 375 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014.

Career

Practicing physician specializing in internal medicine, 1996–; The Permanente Medical Group, Mountain View, CA, physician, beginning 1999.

Honors Awards

Original Voices Award, Borders Group, and Alex Award, YALSA, both 2004, both for The Kite Runner.

Writings

The Kite Runner, Riverhead Books (New York, NY), 2003.

Adaptations

The Kite Runner was adapted for audio, read by the author, Simon & Schuster, 2003, and was slated for adaptation as a feature film to be produced by Dreamworks.

Sidelights

Khaled Hosseini's debut nov