Podcasts about thousand splendid suns

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews for 2025 This week we have the return of the stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's best-selling novel ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns' to the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Carolyn Smith. About A Thousand Splendid Suns The Rep presents a powerful new production of A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini's spiritual sequel to The Kite Runner. In 1992 in an Afghanistan ravaged by war, an orphaned Laila is left alone in an increasingly threatening world. Her older neighbour Rasheed is quick to open his home and takes Laila as his second wife. Rasheed's first wife Mariam has no choice but to accept her younger, and now pregnant, rival. As the Taliban take over, life for all of them becomes a desperate struggle against starvation, brutality and fear, and the two women find themselves unlikely allies. Former Rep and Hampstead Theatre Artistic Director Roxana Silbert returns to Birmingham to direct this unflinching, life affirming drama, in which love grows and sustains the human spirit even during the hardest of times. Musical inspiration drawn from Afghanistan's 1970s musical heritage, including works by Ahmad Zahir and Abdul Rahim Sarban There are further audio described performances of A Thousand Splendid Suns - Nottingham Theatre Royal - Thursday 22 May, 6.30pm and Saturday 24 May, 2.30pm.  Leeds Playhouse - Friday 13 June, 7.30pm and Saturday 14 June, 2pm. For more about access at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre do visit the access pages of their website - https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/your-visit/accessibility/ (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

It's Daylight Savings and we are alternately miserable and happy about it. Which is a good reflection of the books we've read this week. We love them and not! Here's what's on the agenda: - "Wild Dark Shore," by Charlotte McConaghy — if you like one of her books, you're going to like this one. Hannah's a big fan. Nevermind the sleeping with the seals.  - "A Thousand Splendid Suns," by Khaled Hosseini — also, like "The Kite Runner," not a memoir. Sam was confused. Kinda miserable. Hope the U.S. doesn't wind up like this.  - "Lion," by Sonya Walger — she's "Penny" from "Lost," and here she is with an autobiographical novel. The lion in question is her father, who's a crazy rich guy.  - "How To Lose Your Mother," by Molly Jong-Fast — did everyone else know that Erica Jong was Molly's mom? Read this, regardless, because Molly can write like hell.  - "I Heard There Was a Secret Chord," by Daniel Levitin — an exploration of music therapy and why it works. Sam was already a convert, but you should read it if you're not.  - "Parable of the Sower," by Octavia Butler — after some confusion with how this dovetails with the Patternist novels (it doesn't), we come around to discussion why this novel is must-read. 

The Power author Naomi Alderman, and Nigerian writer Abi Dare discuss favourite books. Naomi chooses Dear Committee Members by Julie Schumacher, a series of hilarious letters written by a beleaguered academic. Abi champions A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini's tale of two women in Taliban governed Afghanistan and Harriett recommends James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time, two immensely powerful essays.Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Sally Heaven Follow us on Instagram: agoodreadbbcPhoto credit: Annabel Moeller

Hi book club! Welcome to what's your next pick? Best friends of 17 years take turns alternating picks. This week is Alysia's pick, A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini.

From 2008- Afghan novelist Khalid Hosseini ("The Kite Runner") talks about his novel "A Thousand Splendid Suns."

Episode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix talk with Natalie Sue about five books that have impacted her life.Author BioNatalie Sue is a Canadian author of Iranian and British descent. She spent her formative years moving around western Canada with a brief stint in Scotland, where she discovered her passion for storytelling and the comfort of reading. She's served her country in the Tim Hortons drive-through, been a bartender and an assistant, and worked in criminal justice, but through it all she's been a writer. She lives in Calgary with her husband, daughter, and dog.Topics Discussed:[1:45] Hyperbole and a Half, Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh https://amzn.to/3wyRTE2[3:36] Sadie by Courtney Summers[5:39] Anybody Out There? by Marian Keyes[7:00} A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini[10:08] Anxious People by Fredrik BackmanWhat's New at LitJoy?The Ocean at the End of the Lane Illustrated Special EditionKingdom of the Wicked CollectionFablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star LitJoy EditionFollow LitJoy!We deeply appreciate your support in creating a community around stories!Make sure to RATE & REVIEW The LitJoy Podcast wherever you listen.Subscribe to our email list at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-emailJoin our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacornsFollow us on Instagram @litjoycrateFollow us on TikTok @litjoycrateCheck out LitJoy's officially licensed author collections!Use the code PODCAST10 for a 10% off discount!Find all episode show notes on The LitJoy Podcast homepage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today we are bringing you a shorty…an episode with just 2 books and we hope it might be just what you need!  Our short stack is tied together with the common theme of If You Liked This…Then Read That... Featured BooksThe Air Raid Book Club by Annie Lyons  (LH and LP)A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus (LP) Books That Go Along With Our ThemeThe Dog Stars by Peter Heller and Station Eleven by Emily St. John MandelA Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum and A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled HosseiniEvvie Drake Starts Over and Flying Solo by Linda HolmesWays to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook:  Book BumbleOur website:  https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail:  bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!

Happy 2024! This is the time of year we're all thinking about goals and habits. What are the best habits for a great reading life? This year, Amanda leads us in a new way to think about that question, and her habits may look a bit more like virtues... Episodes mentioned today: Episode 38- Guest Heidi White and the Glory of the Classics  Episode 48- To Reread or Not to Reread, That is Today's Question Books Mentioned in today's episode: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini Little Women by Louisa May Alcott True Grit by Charles Portis Join our reading group to read The Ethics of Beauty by Dr. Timothy Patitsas! Tricia is facilitating a group to read this book slowly - one chapter a month- for the first 9 months of this year. If you'd like to be included, reach out though our website or message us on social media. Visit our new WEBSITE- ⁠www.bookfarepodcast.com⁠ You can leave us your email there to receive a free gift- a printable pdf of some of our best book-finding resources for you AND your kids! And when you do that, you'll be entered in a drawing to win an exclusive Book Fare sticker pack for free!! Leave us a 5 Star Review in iTunes and we just might read it on air! Leaving a 5 Star Review is the BEST way to grow our show and we dearly appreciate them! All 5 Star reviews will be entered for a change to win BookFare Swag - namely a BookFare Mug!! One winner will be drawn every week through January! Do you love books or do you want to? Are you tired of reading in a vacuum and struggling to find good books? Has motherhood somehow made your brain a dusty shamble? Friend, you are in the right place! BookFare Podcast is here to help you find great books that you will LOVE and a community to share them with, all while nurturing your own brain and helping you create a culture of reading in your life and family. We are Elizabeth, Tricia, and Amanda, and we are here to help you do just that! We're not academics or scholars. We're just three women, mamas, and friends who believe in the power of great books to grow our minds and hearts and those of our children. We have all been through seasons when we barely read and seasons when our brains felt left-behind. We have struggled to find the right things to read and people to talk about them with. But through our experiences with different book clubs, in-person and online, and dedicated reading through the years, we have started to crack the formula for keeping great books in our lives and families through all seasons. We love this journey, and we are on it with you. That's why we started Book Fare - to create a safe and welcoming place for women who care about the content of what they read- an exciting book club that combines FUN with truth, goodness and beauty! So… from newbie readers to seasoned bibliophiles, from beach reads to Beowulf, from new releases to classic literature and everything in between- we are here to explore and curate reading content for you and your family.  Together, we will laugh and think our way through all that good and great literature has to offer. We will seek virtue and values through literature and training our affections one dog-eared, coffee-stained and child-graffitied book at a time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookfare/message

Debut author Rajasree Variyar, author of THE DAUGHTERS OF MADURAI.Guest chats about:Why she studied many subjects, including finance and Indonesian, even though she'd always wanted to writeHow an event with Natasha Pulley & Samantha Shannnon led her to take her own writing seriouslyHow a passing comment made by her mother sparked the idea for her debut novelWriting about the disparity of wealth in IndiaBalancing motherhood, work & writingGuest Author: Rajasree Variyar Twitter: @Raji_Warrior IG: @Raji_Warrior Books: The Daughters of Madurai by Rajasree VariyarHost: Kate Sawyer Twitter: @katesawyer IG: @mskatesawyer Books: The Stranding by Kate Sawyer & This FamilyRaj's recommendations:A book for fans of Raj's work: The Bee Keeper of Aleppo by Christie Lefteri, A Thousand Splendid Suns by Kahled HosseiniA book Raj has always loved: Cloud Atlas by David MitchellA book that's been published recently or is coming soon: Babel by RF Kuang, Yellow Face by RF Kuang Novel Experience with Kate Sawyer is recorded and produced by Kate Sawyer - GET IN TOUCH or visit https://www.mskatesawyer.com/novelexperiencepodcast for more information.

Welcome to the twenty-fourth episode of Society Inspired! In this interview, I talked to Muzhda Akbari about the topic of a girls right to education. Hope you enjoyed this discussion and this interview. Remember, it starts with a conversation! ~ Find Muzhda here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzhda_akbari_/ LindkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muzhda-akbari-b5b7bb1a7/ ~ Sources mentioned: -"Code Greem Afghanistan:" https://codegreenafg.org/ -"Kite Runner:" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kite_Runner -"A Thousand Splendid Suns:" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Thousand_Splendid_Suns -Story with Mala Fund: https://assembly.malala.org/stories/what-life-in-afghanistan-was-like-before-the-taliban-takeover -Search Afghanistan-Journalists in Afghanistan ~ Find us here: -https://instabio.cc/3030223u2mqO7 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/society-inspired/message

Jack Goldfried, Ayman Hassan and Hamza Siddique discuss Khaled Hosseini's realistic fiction novel: A Thousand Splendid Suns. The novel is a mother-daughter story and the second novel by the author of The Kite Runner.

It's Monday, October 2nd, 2023 and welcome to the October edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. This Tuesday, Jessica Loewy explores the benefits of physical exercise. In this opinion piece, she argues that exercise not only helps physical health, but also improves self esteem, mental health and overall well being. On Wednesday, Asiya Hasanoff speaks with her grandmother, Maghfrat Tursonzadah who, as a housewife and a mom of four, became a refugee in the early 80s after the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. On Thursday, Jack Goldfried, Ayman Hassan and Hamza Siddique discuss Khaled Hosseini's realistic fiction novel: A Thousand Splendid Suns. The novel is a mother-daughter story and the second novel by the author of The Kite Runner. Everyone collects things, whether you realize it or not. Even if you don't have anything to put on display, you collect thoughts and memories throughout your entire existence. This Friday, Jalen Griffiths takes a closer look at the role mementos play in people's lives. Hills Review is produced by members of the Podcasting and Filmmaking Club. If you are interested in becoming a contributor, see Mr. Beatty in room 216. If you like this podcast – please tell one friend about it. Word of mouth is the best way to get more people listening to our show. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

After our world-premiere performances of A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS in February and March, audiences stayed to discuss the show with cast, crew, and staff. Hear highlights from those post-show Q&As. In addition to audience members, voices include those of Christina Scheppelmann (General Director), Khaled Hosseini (novelist), Sheila Silver (composer), Tess Altiveros (Nana/Woman #1/Wajma), Martin Bakari (Jalil/Wakil/Guard), Viswa Subbaraman (Conductor), Humaira Gilzai (Afghan Cultural Consultant), Ibidunni Ojikutu (Wife #2/Woman #2), John Moore (Rasheed), Rafael Moras (Tariq), Andrew Potter (Mullah/Sharif/Soldier), Sarah Coit (Wife #3/Fariba), Sarah Mattox (Wife #1/Woman #3), Ashraf Sewailam (Driver/Hakim), Karin Mushegain (Mariam), and Roya Sadat (Director).

Your favourite podcast is back after an unplanned hiatus. In this episode, Danielle and Zara discuss the books they read in 2022. From the controversial (Where the Crawdads Sing), the mystery (Caught), the emotional (A Thousand Splendid Suns), the non-fiction (Becoming), the Christian (Knowing God), the classic (Little Women), the weird (The Secret History), and everything in between.  Hear our thoughts on Beth Moore, Arthur Golden, and many more.  If you're a bookworm, consider this your ultimate book-recommendation hub. If you're not on the same page and hate reading, be better. Hopefully this episode will inspire you.  Leaders are readers. And In Other Words Podcast Listeners are the leaders of the leaders who are readers.  Enjoy. And leave us your book suggestions. Also, feel free to leave us a review on whatever streaming platforms you use.

Last month, the Seattle Opera hosted “Jashin: a celebration of Afghan arts," highlighting Afghan history, culture, and arts — topics that can be lost between constant news stories of war and violence. That show led to the opera's current production — the world premiere of "A Thousand Splendid Suns."

Set against Afghanistan's volatile history, A Thousand Splendid Suns tells the breathtaking story of Mariam and Laila, two Afghan women. Brought together under the brutal Taliban rule, the bond between Laila and Mariam leads to unthinkable sacrifices, and ultimately, one family's survival. Based on Khaled Hosseini's best-selling novel, this story has captured the hearts of millions including American composer Sheila Silver and librettist Stephen Kitsakos who adapted the novel for the opera stage. Host Stephen Anthony Rawson sits down to talk with Sheila Silver about her opera, its journey to the Seattle stage, and her musical studies in India with vocalist Pandit Kedar Bodas.

If you can't decide between two career paths, try exploring both. Krithika Chandramouli found biomedical engineering to be a sweet spot between health sciences and technology and was able to explore both pursuits before she found her way to software engineering. Join us as we speak about Krithika's path to software engineering, contributing back to the community through her work and mentorship, and going from a love-hate relationship with running to completing a half-marathon.About Krithika Chandramouli Krithika Chandramouli is a Software Engineer at Meta. She comes with over 8 years of experience working in a range of industries like video streaming services, fintech, and social media. She is an expert on JS and full stack engineering, and is a technical and thought leader. She thrives when she is working on solving complex people problems that lead to innovation in products. She mentors young professionals, especially women, in the areas of career development in the tech industry. Outside work, Krithika is a runner, rows crew, practices Vipassana for mindfulness, a Veena player and an aspiring writer!Show Notes (link)(00:00:56) Biomedical engineering is the sweet spot between health sciences and technology when deciding whether to pursue med or tech.(00:03:30) The opportunity to study a broad range of subjects.(00:04:33) Bioengineering and nano drug delivery.(00:06:28) Being drawn to wearable medical technology.(00:09:05) Krithika's path to computer science through wearables.(00:09:50) Crowdsourced labelling and gamification of medical images.(00:11:38) Observations of the human element of crowdsourcing data.(00:14:10) A desire to use her skills to give back to the community.(00:16:16) Building tools to help build communities at Meta.(00:18:58) Buy Nothing groups and the importance of community in times of crisis.(00:21:26) Krithika's passion for mentoring and career development. Wanting to pay it forward.(00:22:43) Finding mentors.(00:26:59) Nerdy Girl Success.(00:27:43) Becoming a mentor or advisor in organisations like Nerdy Girl Success.(00:31:34) Bonus Question 1: What hobby or interest do you have that is most unrelated to your field of work?(00:31:38) Running and marathons.(00:34:39) With a love/hate relationship with running, why a half-marathon?(00:38:02) Bonus Question 2: Which childhood book holds the strongest memories for you?(00:38:14) "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini and reflections on who and where we are in this world.(00:40:53) Kumar, R. (2022, Nov 1). The enduring sexism of India's tech industry. Rest of World.(00:42:58) Bonus Question 3: What advice you would give someone who wants to do what you do? Or what advice should they ignore?(00:43:03) Advice for Life: Be bold.(00:45:08) Reflect on your own qualities, skills, and objectives, and be intentional about it.(00:49:56) Finding out more about Krithika.Connect with STEAM PoweredWebsite | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | PatreonHosted...

Today is another art filled episode! First we'll hear from Brian Callanan about tonight's episode of Seattle News, Views, & Brews. Then Trae is joined by Micaela Lamas and Jeffrey Cornelius, cast members from Dear Evan Hansen, an acclaimed musical coming to Paramount Theatre next week. Next, Trae sits with Martin Bakari from Seattle Opera. They'll talk about the show A Thousand Splendid Suns and his upcoming recital. It's set to be an amazingly artistic episode indeed. Tune in y'all!

Welcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast; A weekly book podcast.   This week, unusually, we have both had a 5 star read. Have you read any of these books? We'd love to hear your recommendations for 5 stars!    Books Discussed Really Good, Actually - Monica Heisey A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khaled Hosseini Small Things Like These - Claire Keegan The Simple Wild - KA Tucker Saving 6 - Chloe Walsh I Am Pilgrim - Terry Hayes   Don't forget to leave a review of the podcast if you are enjoying it.   Instagram: @storiesin2 TikTok: @storiesin2    Gmail: storiesin2@gmail.com  

Já tinham saudades de episódios com convidados? Esperamos que sim, porque esta hora e meia com a Elga Fontes (@quemmelera no Instagram) foi muito necessária e soube a pouco. Falámos essencialmente sobre literatura diversa e da necessidade de ler histórias sobre pessoas não-brancas, mas também aproveitámos para falar sobre o papel de uma tradutora no meio disto tudo. Livros mencionados neste episódio: - Legendborn, Tracy Deonn (23:07) - Firekeeper's Daughter, Angeline Boulley (24:45) - Girl, Woman, Other, Bernardine Evaristo (29:54) - Beloved, Toni Morrison (30:00) - Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Benjamin Alire Sáenz (30:16) - Burnt Sugar, Avni Doshi (30:34) - A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini (30:40) - Such a Fun Age, Kiley Reid (33:48) - The Vanishing Half & The Mothers, Brit Bennett (35:58) - The Final Revival of Opal & Nev, Dawnie Walton (38:00) - Open Water, Caleb Azumah Nelson (39:28) - The Hate U Give, Angie Thomas(41:23) - Black Flamingo, Dean Atta (41:52) - Last Night at the Telegraph Club, Malinda Lo (44:04) - O Avesso da Pele, Jefferson Tenório (54:22) - Kim Jiyoung: Born 1982, Cho Nam-Joo (55:49) - Queenie, Candice Carty-Williams (56:18) - The People in the Trees, Hanya Yanagihara (58:28) - Somebody's Daughter, Ashley C. Ford (1:00:22) - O País dos Outros, Leïla Slimani (1:02:21) - Kindred, Octavia E. Butler (01:04:00) - The Sun is Also a Star, Nicola Yoon (1:20:04) ________________ Enviem as vossas questões ou sugestões para livratepodcast@gmail.com. Juntem-se ao nosso Discord em: https://discord.gg/aRR7B2dfBT. Encontrem-nos nas redes sociais: www.instagram.com/julesdsilva www.instagram.com/ritadanova/ twitter.com/julesxdasilva twitter.com/RitaDaNova [a imagem do podcast é da autoria da maravilhosa, incrível e talentosa Mariana Cardoso, que podem encontrar em marianarfpcardoso@hotmail.com]

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments: a bookish car surprise and a triumphal return Current Reads: all the great stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: the deets on reading vacations! The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:53 - Currently Reading Patreon 4:26 - Bookish Moment of the Week 4:57 - Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau 8:11 - Current Reads 8:17 - Scribd 8:29 - What Can Be Saved by Liese O'Halloran Schwartz (Mindy) 12:41 - The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan (Meredith) 14:50 - City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab 16:24 - The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey (Mindy) 19:13 - Garden of Lamentations by Deborah Crombie (Meredith) 23:22 - A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie 24:02 - A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini (Mindy) 24:13 - Denisereads75 on Instagram 24:17 - The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini  26:02 - Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 26:51 - Gilded by Marissa Meyer (Meredith) 28:22 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 30:17 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 30:46 - Cinder by Marissa Meyer 31:27 - Cursed by Marissa Meyer 32:37 - Deep Dive: The Ins and Outs of Bookish Vacations 32:49 - A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny 33:41 - The Winners by Fredrik Backman 40:34 - Beartown by Fredrik Backman 49:46 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish I could find a series that combined police procedural and courtroom drama like Law and Order. (Mindy) 50:49 - Crimson Lake by Candice Fox 50:52 - The Defense by Steve Cavanagh (Eddie Flynn #1) 50:58 - The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino I wish that small, concentrated book retreats happen in 2023. (Meredith) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

In this episode we discuss his career as an Actor, Director, Choreographer and how those different artistic expressions helped him navigate the world. We also talk in depth about what it was like to travel with a deaf theatre company without knowing any sign language goin in. Professor Stephen Buescher is an actor, director, and teaching artist who has designed and led movement training curriculum for various master's programs including Brown University/Trinity Repertory Consortium and the American Conservatory Theater. He has also taught physical theater in the master's programs at the Yale School of Drama, University of Missouri Kansas City, and the University of Connecticut. He has choreographed Hamlet, A Thousand Splendid Suns, Orphan of Zhao, Stuck Elevator, Monstress, Let There Be Love, and Underneath the Lintel at the American Conservatory Theater; The Imaginary Invalid at the Old Globe Theater (Fiasco); A Midsummer Night's Dream and Private Lives at Long Wharf Theater; A Christmas Carol at Trinity Repertory Company; Love's Labour's Lost at Shakespeare Santa Cruz; Blues for an Alabama Sky at the Lorraine Hansberry Theater; and Black Maria at The Providence Black Repertory Theater. He has directed numerous productions in the MFA Conservatory including The Bacchae Communion Rite, The Taming of the Shrew, Romeo and Juliet, Galileo, The House of Bernarda Alba (Moscow Art Theater), Hotel Paradiso, Black Orpheus, and Crazy for the Country. Professor Buescher has been a long time company member with Dell' Arte International where he has performed both nationally and internationally. International Festivals include the International Small Scene Theater Festival (Croatia), The Festival of New Adaptations (Hungary), and The Festival International de Teatro Caribe (Colombia). He has also performed with the National Theater of Greece, Oktana Dance, and Tanz Theater Heidelberg. Nationally he has performed with Dell' Arte International, American Conservatory Theater, Smith Wymore Disappearing Acts, Scott Wells and Dancers, Shotgun Players, and Deborah Slater Dance. He is a first round recipient of TCG's New Generations Grant, a member of SDC, and the Network of Ensemble Theaters. Professor Buescher is a graduate of the Dell' Arte International School of Physical Theater and California Institute of the Arts.EducationDell'Arte International School of Physical TheaterCalifornia Institute of the Arts

Chapter nine of Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns.

A brand-new opera based on Khaled Hosseini's best-selling novel, with music by Sheila Silver, libretto by Stephen Kitsakos, and directed by Roya Sadat, premieres at Seattle Opera in February 2023. In this podcast Seattle Opera Dramaturg Jonathan Dean introduces A Thousand Splendid Suns, with musical examples from a 2016 workshop performed by NOVUS NY orchestra, with Steve Gorn on bansuri and Jonathan Singer on tabla, conducted by Sara Jobin and featuring Lucy Fitz Gibbon as Laila, Vira Slywotzky as Nana, Aleksandra Romano as Mariam, Thor Arbjornsson as Tariq, and Ron Loyd as Rasheed.

Welcome to this week's episode of Off the Shelf! You can follow me on Instagram here: Phoebe @ Pause Books HQ (@pausebooks) My guest this week is Sarah Clarke! Her website is here: https://www.sarahclarkeauthor.com You can preorder her new book Every Little Secret here: Every Little Secret a book by Sarah Clarke. (bookshop.org) Her choices are: Favourite book as a child - Little Women, Louisa May Alcott Book everyone should read - Invisible Women, Caroline Criado-Perez Book that made me cry - A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khalid Hosseini Book by a favourite author (in my genre, and one of!) - Beneath the Skin, Nicci French Book that has stayed with me - Glass Castle, Jeannette Walls

Prémios literários: são influência ou não? Neste Apoio ao Leitor sugerido por vocês, discutimos este e outros temas dentro do universo que são estes prémios. Para além disso, revelamos também os livros do Clube do Livra-te de Abril. Será no início do episódio? No fim? Têm de ouvir. ✨ Livros de Abril do Clube do Livra-te: ✨ - A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini (3:54) // Escolha da Rita - Lizzie & Dante, Mary Bly (6:00) // Escolha da Joana Livros mencionados neste episódio: - Everyday Sexism, Laura Bates (0:59) - Piranesi, Susanna Clarke (1:29) - The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini (4:00) - Too Much Happiness, Alice Munro (12:50) - The Remains of the Day / Never Let Me Go / Klara and the Sun, Kazuo Ishiguro (14:39) - Pão de Açúcar, Afonso Reis Cabral (18:20) - Debaixo de Algum Céu, Nuno Camarneiro (19:18) - O Teu Rosto Será o Último, João Ricardo Pedro (19:28) - Short Movies, Gonçalo M. Tavares (21:55) - O Menino que Não Gostava de Ler, Susanna Tamaro (24:00) ________________ Enviem as vossas questões ou sugestões para livratepodcast@gmail.com. Encontrem-nos nas redes sociais: www.instagram.com/julesdsilva www.instagram.com/ritadanova/ twitter.com/julesxdasilva twitter.com/RitaDaNova [a imagem do podcast é da autoria da maravilhosa, incrível e talentosa Mariana Cardoso, que podem encontrar em marianarfpcardoso@hotmail.com]

Chapter eight of Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns

Chapter seven of A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

Chapter five of A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

Chapter six of A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

General Director Christina Scheppelmann announces Seattle Opera's 2022/23 season, including the great singers who will be coming to Seattle and an exciting lineup of operas: Donizetti's Elixir of Love, Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, Saint-Saëns' Samson and Delilah, Verdi's La traviata, and the world premiere of A Thousand Splendid Suns by Sheila Silver and Stephen Kitsakos, based on the novel by Khaled Hosseini.

Come hear about what we found when researching Afghanistans history and author Khaled Hosseini.Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesup

Come with us on the emotional rollercoaster that is A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini! And you can't get on a rollercoaster without some kombucha right? We try it for the first time! Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesup

Welcome to season 7 friends!! I can't actually believe we're on to the 7th series but I am so excited. I've had a few weeks away from the podcast and am feeling so ready to get stuck back into it again:) This week we're discussing questions like 'what are the barriers to open honesty?', 'is it easier for extroverts to be honest?' and 'how can we start honest conversations about men's mental health given toxic masculinity?'. I don't have all the answers but I hope this episode can be food for thought and hopefully inspire some genuine chats about mental health. Thank you so much for tuning in pals, go join the podcast fam over on instagram @spacetolearnpodcast for more interactive features & to stay up to date! Lots of love xx --- Things mentioned in this episode: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini 'A Seat At The Table' youtube originals series by Jack Harries & earthrise studios Rose & Giovanni's dance on Strictly Red [Taylor's version] specifically this video

Today we are so excited to have Khaled Hosseini on Immigrantly. Khaled Hosseini is the author of the New York Times bestsellers "The Kite Runner," "A Thousand Splendid Suns," and "And the Mountains Echoed."  For this conversation, we are passing the mic to one of our content writers, Aleeza Kazmi. Aleeza is a first-generation Afghan and Pakistani American. Producer & Narrator: Saadia Khan Associate Producer & Content Editor: Kylee Roberts Content Writer & Host: Aleeza Kazmi Editor: Bronte Cook Rabab Music: Qais Essar     

Dear Coconuts, In this episode, we discuss the painfully heartbreaking story of a woman who faced many difficulties in her life but managed to maintain her dignity through it all. In Khaled Hosseini's A thousand Splendid Suns we are introduced to Marium, who has a stoic personality that shows us we can face anything and no matter how hard it gets always persevere. Khaled Hosseini also shows us the beauty of a war-ravaged Afghanistan, the colors of the country, the strength of the common man and women, and the overall resilience of the people. It's a gorgeously written book and we recommend it to all our coconuts! P.S. This episode is loaded with spoilers. You've been warned! Time Stamps 00:00 - 05:23 Catching up 05:23 - 06:35 Trying to bring back fetch 06:35 - 09: 30 Khaled Hosseini 09:30 - 13:00 Taylor swift + High School memories 13:00 - 18:05 Summary 18:05 - 22:05 What Marium taught us 22:05 - 25:46 Parenting 25:46 - 27:40 Sprain ( ankle/feet ) 27:40 - 29:45 Overall take on the book 29:45 - 31:45 Dignity 31:45 - 38:50 Female friendships + Political backdrop 38: 50 - 44:15 War-torn Countries 44:15 - 47:17 What are you drinking + The End Love, Saman and Meral

Spoke to Hanan Irfan about why the books, The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns are so problematic. Hanan is an engineer, independent writer and teacher from India. Her work is centred around Muslim politics and history. Please follow her extremely insightful Instagram page https://instagram.com/ibn_baatuti?utm_medium=copy_link If you like this podcast please leave a review so others can find out about it. Currently, this podcast is a "one-woman band" but due to health issues I cannot produce the podcasts so often and I need to hire people to help me continue producing the podcast. Inshallah you can support my work directly by doing dua for me and my health and donating via this link https://smartmuslima.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=614a2b878be26003a0525268 Your donation will help me cover production, overhead costs and be a part of this amazing work helping us to grow the Smart Muslima Podcast to another level so that we can reach more people educating and sharing this beautiful Deen(Way of life). I'm tremendously honoured and blessed to have a community of people who value what I do. Thank you very very much for your duas, review and donations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/farhatamin/message

**Warning: This episode contains frank discussion on adult subjects like world events, and historical atrocities, as well as open political discussion. Listener discretion is advised.** Today we rope in two amazing friends of the show, Fareha and Setara, to discuss their experiences as refugees from the now former Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. First the discussion is slow and deliberate with more anthropologically themed probes into their life and culture, but our wonderful guests help transition the conversation into their thoughts and observations on the recent events regarding their native country. Also, capybaras! Also, the book mentioned by Fareha is "A Thousand Splendid Suns," by Khaled Hosseini, an Afghan novelist who similarly tells his experience as a refugee. Pick it up at your local library or, for university students, contact your local Middle Eastern or Afghan Student Union and organize with them to help elevate the voices of the diaspora. And finally, YAFT is recruiting! Contact us at our email about joining via yaft@healthcollaborative.org! Thanks again for listening to our Gen Green podcast, powered by YAFT. Please reach out to us on our social media (@yaftocoalition on Insta, YAFT - Young Adults Fighting Tobacco on Facebook) to give us any feedback on this episode! Until next time! For those looking for support during their arduous struggle of reclaiming your independence from nicotine and tobacco, Nobutts.org / Tobacco Free California has a 24-hour support line at 1-844-866-8273. Similarly, though not referenced in the episode, I would like to honor my friends and family by spreading the news for the first dedicated, 24-hour trans help line. Your struggle is real, you are valid, and under no pretext can anyone strip you of your humanity. Call 877-565-8860 if you are a trans person requesting crisis assistance.

In this episode, Anuj talks about the bigger picture of the issues that have taken the media by storm over the past week after the Taliban have taken over Afghanistan. Anuj talks about the micro perspective and why we should care as Americans, as well as the deep historical context that surrounds this country, and how we need to help shift the narrative about the Middle East. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! FOLLOW on Spotify! Follow me on Socials! https://linktr.ee/essentialquestionpodcast Yes Theory Video on Afghanistan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J74B2jzr8iA Books I Mentioned In This Episode: The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns, Three Cups of Tea (About Pakistan but about education and building schools). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anuj-changavi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anuj-changavi/support

Khaled Hosseini is a world-renowned novelist and author of bestsellers "The Kite Runner" and "A Thousand Splendid Suns." He was born in Afghanistan but left the country as a young man. In the latest First Person diary, Hosseini remembers the Afghanistan of his childhood and calls on help for those left behind.

President Biden has said he stands "squarely" behind his decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan in a speech a day after the Taliban seized control of the country. Videos and images on social media have shown Afghans desperately attempting to flee the country. Mishal Husain speaks to Khaled Hosseini, the award winning author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, who was born in Kabul. Both books depict the horrifying experiences of young people in Afghanistan during the rise of the Taliban.

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Stephen Kitsakos, Opera creator, stage director and Artist Advisory Council for The Studios of Key West. We talk about his career in NYC and how he made it down to Key West. More on Stephen Kitsakos STEPHEN KITSAKOS is an opera librettist and stage director. With the American composer, Sheila Silver, he wrote libretti for The Wooden Sword, winner of the Sackler Prize for Composition (World Premiere 2009), The White Rooster for the Smithsonian Institution (World Premiere 2010), and A Thousand Splendid Suns, adapted from the international bestselling novel by Khaled Hosseini, commissioned by the Seattle Opera (World Premiere scheduled 2022, previously presented by the National Opera Center New Works Forum). With the composer Martin Hennessy he wrote the opera-theatre one-act operas, An Incident in Sutton Place & The Woman in Penthouse A (World Premiere 2020) & the upcoming  The Pleasing Recollection (2021) and A Fairy Tale (2021). Other opera & music projects include The Other Voice with Robert Starer & Gail Godwin, Ashokan with Greg Allen & The Woodstock Cycle. Kitsakos is the recipient of grants or commissions from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Commission on the Arts, the Florida Council on the Arts, the Catskill Watershed Commission, the Episcopal Diocese of New York, the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys, the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, NYFA and American Opera Projects. His work as a stage director concentrates on new works with established and emerging playwrights and includes Smithtown by Drew Larimore starring Michael Urie, Ann Harada, Colby Lewis & Constance Shulman, The Thing About Pipecleaner People by Drew Larimore with Constance Shulman, Anne by Adi Eshman, Red Masquerade by Jack Wade, and Here's Your Hat, What's Your Hurry? by Eric Weinberger. Since 2018, he has focused on both directing and engaging in scholarly research for the lesser, unknown and experimental one-act plays of Tennessee Williams including Lifeboat Drill, Kingdom of Earth, Green Eyes & The Traveling Companion as an Artistic Associate of the Tennessee Williams Key West Museum.  A graduate of New York University and the BMI Musical Theater Workshop, between 1999 & 2013 he was a member of the Theatre Arts Faculty at SUNY New Paltz in New York's Hudson Valley teaching courses in theatre studies, musical theater and performance as well as at Shantigar,the spiritual retreat of playwright Jean-Claude van Italie, and at Kripalu. During that time he was a contributing writer for The Sondheim Review and ABC-CLIO's Music in American Life. Professional affiliations include a librettist member of Opera America, the Dramatists Guild, and a writer member of ASCAP. His experience as an opera-theatre writer has informed his approach to directing and his approach to directing has informed his writing libretti for the opera stage.

In Episode 88, Jesse Q. Sutanto (author of Dial A for Aunties) shares her family background, how she integrated it into her novel, and her family's reaction to the book. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Jesse's inspiration for Dial A for Aunties. How Jesse managed to keep such an over-the-top plot out of eye-roll territory. What a typical Indonesian-Chinese wedding is like (and some things Jesse did at her own wedding). Why she included a letter to the reader explaining her personal background at the beginning of the book. Her family's reaction to the book (given it's partially inspired by them). If any of the real people characters in the book are based on have realized they're “in the book.” How Jesse has 4 new books coming out next year (including a sequel to Dial A for Aunties). If Gillian Flynn has retired from writing books and how she feels about the term “domestic thriller.” Jesse's Book Recommendations [24:12] Two OLD Books She Loves Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [25:14] And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [29:58] Two NEW Books She Loves The Girls are All So Nice Here by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:26] The Other Black Girlby Zakiya Dalila Harris | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [35:57] One Book She DIDN'T LOVE Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs |  Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:29] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About My Sweet Girl by Amanda Jayatissa (September 14, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [41:26] Last 5 Star Book(s) Jesse Read [44:35] Circe by Madeline Miller | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [44:35] Other Books Mentioned Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto [2:02] The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini [30:06] A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini [30:42] Take it Back by Kia Abdullah [43:48] About Jesse Website | Instagram Jesse grew up going back and forth between Jakarta and Singapore and consider both places my homes. She was fortunate enough to do my Masters in Creative Writing at the University of Oxford, which is surely one of the most gorgeous places in the world. She's passionate about women's rights and diversity in publishing. She regularly does giveaways where she critiques queries or the first few pages, and she's especially interested in helping writers from marginalized communities. 

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In this episode, Christina talks about mindset. She shares how she had the looks, the money and the career, but was still unhappy and hated herself, and her transition to loving herself and her daily life. She still has struggles, but they have gone from bad days to bad moments. She offers some strategies that anyone can use in their own life to start living a life they love.  BioChristina Lecuyer is a former professional golfer turned Confidence and Success Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Host of “Decide It's Your Turn: The Podcast”. Through one-on-one coaching, mastermind programs, immersive events such as “Decide It's Your Turn: Live” and “Decide It's Your Turn: The Retreat”; Christina helps you shatter limiting beliefs, become more confident, and holds you accountable to creating and executing your most purposeful and profitable life!  Christina Lecuyer Resources:Follow Christina on InstagramDecide It's Your Turn: The PodcastConfidence + Success CoachingWomen with CLASS MastermindBook Christina For Your Next Speaking Engagement Follow Candace on IG

Chapter four of Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns

Chapter three of Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns

In this episode of Bread Butter and Books, explore the words of 'A Thousand Splendid suns' by Khaled Hosseini. The host unfolds the journey of emotions wrapped in the book. Production Manager, Writer, and Voice-over artist: Yashika Aggarwal

It is the Birthday of celebrated author Khaled Hosseini. Hosseini, famous for his novels "The Kite Runner", "A Thousand Splendid Suns" etc. said that as a child he was influenced by many books, including Alice In Wonderland. Influence is a verb which means to affect or change someone or something in an important manner. www.chimesradio.com http://onelink.to/8uzr4g https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/ https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter two of A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini.

In the first episode of the Leabhar Hour podcast, this week's host David Smith is joined by Marty Gillespie, Óran Fitzpatrick and Pádraig Gaffney to discuss 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' by Khaled Hosseini.Head over to https://leabharhour.wixsite.com/podcast for more. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter one of Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns

This week we're celebrating gal pals in real life and in book life with the help of Kayleen Schaefer's Text Me When You Get Home. You'll find a review, some great suggestions for books about friends, and some friends from books. Books mentioned: The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante, The Color Purple by Alice Walker, A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson, Ghost World by Daniel Clowes, The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan, The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood, The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith, Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie, Turtles All the Way Down by John Green Our next discussion is going to be about A Week To Be Wicked by Tessa Dare. You can get it at the library or your local bookstore and read along with us.

The times we live in require us to develop a literacy of the heart—a deeper quality of listening, discerning, and connecting heart to heart and soul to soul. Literature itself, both poetry and prose, plays a timeless role in awakening our hearts to deeper truths we may otherwise miss. Khaled Hosseini, physician and author of the best-selling novels The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns, and The Mountains Echoed, joins Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian for a conversation about how reading, writing, and listening can bring forth profound questions, surprising graces, and the palpable presence of radical hope.