An ode to a great book

A good story transcends all races, country and beliefs.. it knows no boundary and it does not discriminate. And so Harry Potter conquers the world, not just in Asia and Australia, England and Europe, but also in Afghanistan, where people live in constant fear for their life. The Australian reported that 50 lucky foreigners who work in Kabul got a copy of the HP book on the day of it’s release, and they got it before their friends in the US .. now how about that???? Everywhere people were excited over the new book, young kids and grown ups alike. Steve Landrigan, of Boston, Massachusetts, called it a "great joy" to be able to read Harry on its release date in Afghanistan, a location where newly released books and movies are a rare treat.
"In Afghanistan you need to laugh and to have pleasant things happen, and I think this book is going to be one of those things," he said.

Back home, even newlyweds were not spared the excitement. My friend Verma who got married on the day the book was released rushed over to the bookstore with her hubby in their wedding attire after morning tea to get their copy of the book!! And they got the attention of 2 local and 1 national newspaper, which documented this event and even published their pics. Well Verma and Ian, if you happen to read this, congrats on your auspicious day :-) I think it was no doubt the most exciting day of your lives, to get married and have HP new book release on the same day :-)