If I were to talk to a prominent person in MY life, I would talk to Laila, a character from my favorite book "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini. This novel goes into detail on what life would be like living as a woman in Afghanistan in the 1980's. Laila lived with an abusive husband, his first wife Mariam, and mothered two children. Laila's character is the strongest person in the world, in my opinion. She ended up getting out of her abusive and torturous marriage, and fleeing Pakistan with the love of her life, and father of her first child. Reading about Laila's perseverance, courage, and bravery made a huge impact on my life. She would not stop for anything, or anyone. Laila had a heart of gold, and more love for her children and Mariam than I could ever fathom. Laila is a true example of following your heart and dreams, and never stopping for anything.
"Laila has moved on. Because in the end she knows that’s all she can do. That and hope."
"Laila has moved on. Because in the end she knows that’s all she can do. That and hope."
I love your insight into the character of Laila. I also love this novel about an unforgiving time, an unlikely friendship, and a indestructible love. This book will probably influence your views for years to come. Your involvement and commitment to GLI has been stimulated by the reading of this book. Thank you, Carly, for all that you do for GLI!
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