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Books & Literature From Erik Wander, your About Books & Literature Editor "The words that a father speaks to his children in the privacy of home are not heard by the world, but, as in whispering-galleries, they are clearly heard at the end and by posterity," Jean Paul Richter has been quoted as saying. While its origins remain somewhat unclear, one thing is certain: Father's Day is next Sunday (June 16, 2013), so have a happy one, Dads! And happy reading. Fathers, Sons and 'The Kite Runner' Khaled Hosseini's 2003 novel tells the story of two boys from Afghanistan: Amir, who comes from a wealthy Pashtun family, and Hassan, a Hazara and the son of Amir's father's servant. Set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's bloody recent history from the 1970s through the rise of the Taliban, the The Kite Runner is about friendship, loyalty, cruelty, redemption and survival, among other themes, but it's also very much about fathers and their sons. Father's Protection of Son Spans Decades, Starts in 'Twisted River' Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Dad Said What? Search Related Topics:  the kite runner  khaled hosseini  afghanistan Daughter Tells Father's Story in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' A true classic of modern American literature, Harper Lee's 1960, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about racial injustice, class, gender, courage and compassion centers on Atticus Finch, the lawyer and widower, whom generations of readers have come to view as a heroic figure and a model of integrity. The story is narrated by Scout, his young daughter. Father Raises Teenage Daughter in 'Rescue' 'King Lear' and His Three Daughters Search Related Topics:  great american novels  novel quotes  quotes Children's Books that Celebrate Bond with Father Our Fatherhood Guide provides a list of recommended books he says will bring you closer to your son or daughter, and our Elementary Education Guide presents her list of the top 10 books about fathers. Find out why our Children's Literature Guide recommends these particular books as Father's Day gifts. Papa, Do You Love Me? Arthur and his Father Search Related Topics:  children's books about holidays  children's picture books  Poetry Fit for Father's Day Anne Bradstreet's "To Her Father with Some Verses," Edgar A. Guest's "Father" and William Wordsworth's "Anecdote for Fathers" highlight this selection. Read some of these poems to (or with) your Dad on Father's Day. Literature's Most Famous Fathers Odysseus to Atticus: Writers on Fathers Search Related Topics:  poems for fathers  father's day  william blake Related Searches Literature Picture Books Free Reading Books Books and Authors Top 10 Books Featured Articles 'The Lovely Bones' Based on Novel by Alice Sebold Books for Boys and Dads Books for a Dad's Shelves 'Death of a Salesman' by Arthur Miller 'Little House on the Prairie' by Laura Ingalls Wilder A Look at Father's Day Lit   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement