Khaled Hosseini is an internationally bestselling Afghan-American author, physician, and humanitarian, best known for his deeply moving novels that explore themes of love, loss, exile, and redemption through the lens of Afghan culture and history. He was born on March 4, 1965, in Kabul, Afghanistan, into a diplomatic family—his father worked for the Afghan Foreign Ministry, and his mother was a teacher. 

Despite his love for literature and storytelling, Hosseini originally pursued a medical career. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Santa Clara University and later graduated from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He practiced as an internist for over ten years before fully dedicating himself to writing.

In addition to his literary contributions, Khaled Hosseini is a committed humanitarian. He founded The Khaled Hosseini Foundation, a nonprofit that provides aid to the people of Afghanistan—focusing on housing, education, and healthcare for women and children. He also serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), using his voice to raise awareness about refugee issues globally.