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Mariam is born
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Mohammed Daoud is Prime Minister of Afganistan
Daoud served as Prime Ministe from 1953 to 1963. In 1973 became presidend to Afganistan. Daoud was known for advocating for women's rights. -
Daud Khan overthrows King Zahir Shah
Instead of declaring himself King, Daud Khan, previous prime minister, established a Republic and became the first president. King Zahir was assasinated by members of the peoples democratic party of Afganistan. -
Mariam travels to Herat for the first time
At 15 years old, Mariam decided to leave Nana and her Kolba in hopes of seeing her father in Herat. After Jalil ignores her, she returns to the kolbs to find Nana dead. -
Mariam marries Rasheed
Mariam, 15 years old, was given a suitor named Rasheed, 45 years old. Mariam is hesitant to carry out the marraige, but she has no choice. -
Rasheed makes Mariam wear a burqua
Rasheed forces Mariam to wear a burqua. When Mariam goes into town forthe first time with her new burqua, she meets Laila's mom. -
Mariam has her first miscarraige
After going to the doctor, Mariam loses her baby. -
Mir Akbar Khybar is murdered
Mir Akbar Khybar, a prominent communist, was killed. After this event, Rasheed scolded Mariam for not knowing about communism. -
Daud Khan is killed
After years of political dominance, Daud Khan is killed. -
Laila is born
Laila's date of birth is a devetating day for Afganistan, also known as the April coup of 1978. After this event, Afganistan becomes the "Democratic Republc of Afgainstan". -
Soviets Invade Afghanistan
Tanks Roll into AfghanistanKabul, where Laila and her family live, is invaded by the Soviets. -
Ahmad and Noor go to war
Laila's brothers go to war. This affects Laila greatly because her mother is deeply saddened by them being away. -
Mujahideen Unite Against Soviets
Major chaos is taking place in large cities like Kabul. The Mujahideen is fighting against the communist powers. -
Laila's teacher promotes communism
Laila's teacher praises the soviet union, and hopes to see Afganistan run the same way in the future. -
Laila's brothers die
Her two brothers in the war die in combat. Mammy is more sad than ever. -
U.S.S.R withdraws from Soviet/Afghanistan War
A peace agreement was made between the Soviets and Afghans. -
Giti Dies
Giti is struck by a stray rocket on the way home from school. Many people were killed during this time because of Massoud's soldiers and the poltical turmoil in Afghanistan. -
Tariq Leaves Kabul
Tariq and his family leave Kabul for Pakistan. This was a very emotional time for Laila. -
Laila's Parents are Killed
2 weeks after Tariq leaves and making plans to leave Kabul, Laila's parents are blown up and Laila is severely injured. -
Miriam and Rasheed Take Laila in
Miriam and Rasheed help Laila after her injury. -
Laila Marries Rasheed
much to Miriam's diapproval, Rasheed marries Laila. He wants a young woman in his life. -
Aziza is Born
Laila gives birth to Aziza. The real father of the baby is Tariq. -
Rasheed tells Laila that Tariq is Dead
Rasheed hires someone to tell Laila that Tariq died because he didn't want her to leave. -
Hekmatyar and Dotsum Unite
DostumTwo communist leaders fight against the Taliban. This caused a lot of chaos in Kabul, especially with gunfire. -
Laila and Miriam Plan to Run Away
The two girls and Aziza go to the bus station in hopes to get into Pakistan. They are turned in by the man they thought was going to help them. They are sent back to Rasheed, who is more cruel than ever. -
Taliban Seizes Power in Afghanistan
TalibanThe Taliban comes into Afghanistan and enforces very harsh rules. These rules are very strict and very unfair to women. -
Zalmai is Born
Laila considered aborting Zalmai because she didn't want to have Rasheed's baby. After his birth, he loves him just as much as Aziza. Laila had to have Zalmai in a very sketchy and unsafe hospital because of the harsh rules of the Taliban. -
Tough TImes for their Family
Due to the drought and Rasheed's loss of income, the family struggles to eat and they have to sell a lot of their poccessions. Shortly after, Aziza is sent to live in an orphanage until they can find more food. They tell Aziza its a school. -
Miriam is Killed
After she turns herself in to protect the rest of her family, Miriam is shot in the head at the arena. -
Tariq Returns
Laila finds out that Rasheed had paid the man to tell her that Tariq was dead. Tariq shows up at their house and wants to see Laila again. -
Rasheed Dies
Laila punches Rasheed back during one of his raids. He starts strangling Laila and Miriam goes and gets a shovel. She ends up killing Rasheed by hitting him in the head because she doesn't want Laila to be killed. -
Tariq, Laila, Aziza, and Zalmai Move to Pakistan
They work at the hotel. Aziza is happy about Tariq but Zalmai is still warming up to him. -
9/11
9/11
Al Queda attacked the World Trade Centers in New York City. The United States declared war on Afghanistan. Laila and Tariq see it on the hotel lobby tv. Tariq thinks that the U.S.'s help will be beneficial in the end, but Laila is apprehensive. -
They Return to Kabul
Laila really wants to be back in Kabul. On their way there, she stops to visit Mullah, Miriam's old teacher. His son takes her to the kolba that Miriam used to live in. He gives her a locked box that contains a movie, money, and a letter from Jalil. -
Laila rebuilds on orphanage
Laila rebuilds the orphanage in Kabul with the help of Zaman -
Laila is pregnant
Laila is preganat with her third child
