(From left) Evan Zes, Eric Sirakian and Amir Arison in The Kite Runner. Spangler says, " Kite Runner sits at that intersection for me between adaptation and then my own teaching and research in how refugees and asylum seekers are represented." He teaches performance studies and immigration studies at San Jose State University. Playwright Matthew Spangler hopes so, too. Hosseini says it fosters "a sense of understanding, empathy and compassion," adding, "I hope people seeing this play will also walk away with those same feelings." "The best thing about this whole experience for me is that people have walked away from this book with an appreciation for the plight of Afghan people, for the plight of refugees and displaced people," says the author. The Kite Runner was turned into a movie and although it's been banned by some schools for adult themes, it's part of the curriculum for many high schools. And you can really help change that image a little bit and help show a human face with this book.' "Īfter it was published, it became a worldwide phenomenon – it has sold more than seven million copies in the United States and has been translated into 40 languages. But he says, "My wife and my family spoke to me and said, 'You know, Afghanistan is always portrayed as this place where there's mountains and terrorists and drugs. So, not wanting to capitalize on a tragedy, he set the novel aside. Hosseini was working as a doctor in California, and writing The Kite Runner, when Sept. Thursday night, a stage adaptation opens on Broadway for a limited run. Even our enemies may come around when we make decisions based on integrity.The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini's 2003 best-selling novel, is a compelling portrait of life in Afghanistan and its immigrant community in the United States. We will be secure when we have nothing to hide. It’s critical that we maintain honest relationships with co-laborers and superiors, even if that means admitting failure and asking for forgiveness. Regardless of being accused, no matter what is happening, where we are sent or what people say, as believers our security rests in our right relationship with God and with man. No one can be a threat to your character and who you really are. Athanasius has taught, “You cannot put straight in others what is warped in yourself.” Remember that You are Safe with God Time and again I have learned that ruthless examination of myself is critical. However painful it might be, judge yourself truthfully. Be willing to let truth speak without hindrance. Refrain from the natural tendency to justify your thoughts and your actions. The first thing we need to do is to be willing to see our need for change. It’s only then that we can begin to change. If you sense that there is some kind of alienation in you toward other people or from other people and you find yourself becoming critical toward others, you need to stop and ask yourself the question: What is happening? Why am I thinking like this? You’ll be surprised-most of the time the problem is within you. First Corinthians 11:28–31 encourages us to judge and examine ourselves. It may be helpful for you to seek out two or three trusted people who can share with you honestly when they see problems in your attitude and actions.īut don’t wait to be blamed by others-ultimately, you must be responsible to judge yourself. Why? You may find that few people will say anything bad about you to your face. cultivate those qualities that seem most popular.” Resolve to Be Your Own JudgeĪnyone who wants to survive in this world, with all of its struggles and temptations, must be their own judge. cultivate such things as foster amendment of life and fervour of soul, rather than. Thomas à Kempis said, “Disregard outward appearances and diligently.
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