A tale of loss, change and ultimately redemption. I read this because of an extremely high recommendation by a close, true friend who said this book changed her life. After reading, I can understand why. Hearing about the Afghanistan that existed prior to the lifelong wartime in that area I have always known, was eye-opening and the hardships faced by those who both live, and have escaped from, the area made me think long and hard about the blessings I have by living in the United States my entire life. Traveling through the story, I was able to identify with the writer's feeling of entitlement and the ultimate redemption he is forced to make many years later. A relatable story for anyone who has ever wronged another. I truly enjoyed this book.