Brought to book: Kabul author guilty of 'betraying' a nation
Writer of bestselling Bookseller of Kabul ordered to pay punitive damages and faces further lawsuits
The author of the publishing sensation The Bookseller of Kabul was found guilty of defamation and "negligent journalistic practices" last week after losing a case against a woman who claimed the bestseller depicted her in a humiliating, untruthful way that left her feeling "violated".
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Tuesday, 27 July, 2010
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