The Patience Stone

“[A] rich read, part allegory, part a tale of retribution, part an exploration of honor, love, sex, marriage, war…an important and courageous book.”—Khaled Hosseini “An expansive work of literature” that portrays the oppressive nature of Afghan society toward women ( New York Post ) In Persian folklore, Syngue Sabour is the name of a magical black stone, a patience stone, which absorbs the plight of those who confide in it. It is believed that the day it explodes, after having received too much