The Kite Runner

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 I used to volunteer as a tutor at a primary school to help refugee children with their homework. During the volunteer training session we learned that these children have been through hardships that we couldn't even imagine. Their home land turning into war zones overnight, having to flee from their own country, exposed to violence and death, refugee camps, etc. I couldn't quite grasp it then, but reading the Kite Runner made it feel more real to me.

 The Kite Runner is a story that starts in Afghanistan. You are introduced to two Afghanistan boys from very different backgrounds but the best of friends. The boys run freely in their hometown climbing trees and playing games, having fun like little boys do. But as they come of age and their country goes through turmoil, you see innocence destroyed, homes broken and lives lost. The Kite Runner teaches us that hiding our sins may cause more pain than confessing and seeking forgiveness.

 Now that I have a little boy of my own, the story felt more heart-breaking. I was so thankful that my son lived in a country where he didn't have to worry about dying or becoming an orphan everyday. But I was also saddened by the situation in many countries where children grow up with fear and pain all their lives. I will pray a little prayer for them tonight.


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