Asne Seierstad is an acclaimed journalist whose work often takes her to war-torn regions. Her reporting is valued for its depth and understanding of complex conflicts. Fluent in five languages, she is able to get to the heart of events and convey authentic stories.
Inspiration for the Netflix Film 22 July - directed by Paul Greengrass - and in the tradition of In Cold Blood, the account of a massacre and a gripping portrait of evil, by the author of The Bookseller of Kabul.
In spring 2002 award-winning journalist Asne Seierstad spent four months living with the bookseller and his family. As Seierstad steps back from the page and lets the Khans tell their stories, we learn of proposals and marriages, hope and fear, crime and punishment. The result is a unique portrait of a family and a country.