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The Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini delivers a sobering analysis of Afghanistan's political reality, arguing that Western-style democracy remains an unrealistic aspiration for the nation.
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The literary world mourns as Baek Se-hee, author of the bestselling mental health memoir, dies unexpectedly. Discover the impact of her groundbreaking work.
The literary world mourns as Baek Se-hee, celebrated author of the bestselling mental health book, passes away unexpectedly at age 35. Discover the tragic story behind her sudden demise.
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South Korean author Baek Se-hee, whose groundbreaking book about mental health struggles resonated globally, has died at 35. Her honest conversations about depression and anxiety created a movement.