A Thousand Splendid Suns-Shannon Kirkpatrick

By Shannonk123
  • Mohammed Daoud becomes Pime Minister of Afghanistan

    Mohammed Daoud becomes Pime Minister of Afghanistan

    Turned to the Soviet Union for economic and millitary help
  • Mariam is born

    Mariam is born

    Born with just her mother
  • Mariam Leaves The Kolba

    Mariam Leaves The Kolba

    Mariam leaves the kolba to trael to Herat
  • Mariam marries Rasheed

    Mariam marries Rasheed

    She marries him in a forced marriage
  • Lalia is born

    Lalia is born

  • Soviets invade Afghanistan

    Soviets invade Afghanistan

  • Tariq loses a leg

    Tariq loses a leg

    Loses his leg in a land mine while fighting against the Soviets
  • Jalil Dies

    Jalil Dies

  • Lilias Parents Die

    Lilias Parents Die

  • Laila and her family return

    Laila and her family return

    they return to the kolba