The father of Amir in Khaled Hosseini's novel, The Kite Runner, Baba is absolutely a character of dynamic dimensions. Growing up, Baba's own father rubbed shoulders with kings. A huge, imposing and handsome man, Baba became the center of attention when he entered a room. Baba amassed a fortune doing things his own way, which included designing his own buildings without the benefit of an architectural background. His wealth allowed him to throw great parties and meet influential people. His Mustang auto--a great rarity in Afghanistan--made him stand out even on the road. After fleeing to America, Baba lost his wealth but not his great will. By working hard and using his business skills in sometimes very small ways (such as at flea markets on the weekends), Baba managed to maintain a comfortable if not extravagant lifestyle in California. To the Afghan ex-patriots living there, Baba is still a great bear--larger than life and still someone to admire.
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