Happy birthday! Khaled Hosseini turns 61 today

‘The Kite Runner’ author Khaled Hosseini is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author Khaled Hosseini has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Hosseini, a cultural icon

Born in Kabul on March 4, 1965, Khaled Hosseini's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Hosseini's not just a great author, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Khaled hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Khaled Hosseini as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Khaled, you're the best!

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