Daughter of Persia: A Woman's Journey from Her Father's Harem Through the Islamic Revolution |
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Sattareh Farman-Farmaian, Dona Munker
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Pages: 544 (Paperback)
ISBN: 0552139289
Pub: Corgi Adult
Pub date: 1993-02-11
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 121850
Reader Reviews:
Reading is believing! You couldn't write it! (1/1 people found this helpful)
Amazingly insightful book into a life few could imagine. Educational about Persia & Iran's rich but turbulent history since the late 19th century.
Moving & inspirational, this book shows one persons immense courage & determination to contribute to her country's social growth. Sattareh has led an amazing life from being born into a Prince's harem, her struggle to become an educated woman, traveling & living during times of turbulent change, with her life more often than not being in terrifyingly grave danger.
Movies have been made depicting lives less dramatic than hers! Reiterating what a previous reviewer felt- "This book stays with you long after the final page."
The extraordinary story of one woman's life achievements (16/18 people found this helpful)
When I was 13 I picked up a book of my mother's, and began to read. It was perhaps the best book I have read - the almost unbelievable story of Ms. Farman's life in Iran, and her battle against tradional expectations to introduce her country to social work. Immense detail, from rich description of the country and its people, to life in a Prince's harem (where she lived with her mother, one of his wives) gives great depth to the book. Her struggle to break with tradition and her terrifying experiences during the time when Iran was gripped by revolution are inspirational, and thoroughly moving. Ms. Farman's autobiography is certainly a book to stay with you long after you read the final page.
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