Why is Amir suprised that Baba says he is going to become a "great" writer?

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chapter 11

Asked by jessica r #241221 on 4/19/2012 9:11 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/19/2012 9:15 PM

Answered by Aslan on 4/19/2012 9:15 PM

Baba disapproves and says Amir's degree will be useless. Later Amir finds out that Baba told General Taheri that Amir is going to be a great writer.