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Summary: One of the best books i've ever read, gripping
Review: This book is unbelieveable, It's so sad that there are many other women who are in the predicament she was in. i don't understand how anyone can't like this book. They have no heart. Just like Moody himself. I hope they go through the same hell she went through
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Summary: Ridiculous
Review: Ridiculous to publish anything like this. Sounds as if a vengeful writer just can't let go of her mistake in life. How many marriages does it take to know you need help in relationships? How much control some women want. Even of their own children. Personally I saw the whole situation as a matter of control by both parties. A lot of people have custody battles. The Dr. did what he had to do to try to secure his parental rights too didn't he? Didn't he realize that if the writer filed for divorce that she would use the child as a leverage for alimony and support? After all he was a doctor and Betty was, well, what? I give the man credit for at least trying to keep his child in the only avenue he had to do that. Why isn't a "0" offered in these reviews?
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Summary: Shameful
Review: What a shame American presses allow accusations without proof. What parts will the state dept. verify? I dare say probably very little except maybe they might have had the report given to them by the writer. Proof Betty, proof. Anyone can write these adventure stories. But prove it. The silliness about keeping private the names of those involved is used WAY TOO MUCH these days! You chose and then you regretted it. Marrying a doctor is a big deal to you perhaps. Controlling how he believed and where he wanted to live seemed to be your main focus. We hope you are not still trying to control your child's mind, but it's a guess you probably are and oh, yes, we really have no proof of that. This book seems to be a below zero to some because maybe too many people really know the truth...oh, but we have no proof of that either! :)You know Islam is a belief of peace, love and devotion to the Creator when it is the correct Islam...and you couldn't live like that???
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Summary: True Story?
Review: I wonder if this is a TRUE STORY as it says it is. Betty, dear, proof proof and more proof should be required before anyone believe any of your words. I think you probably know what I mean. I hope your daughter will see it for what is was and is.
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Summary: Proof
Review: How come my other reader frends reviews are not here Are the bad ones not allowed? Okay well here is another one to think about.SUrely, people do not believe this junk. Bad Book. Because the writer makes mistakes and doens't like it when she doesn't get her way then all of a suddend everyone else is a bad person. Not her though. A shameful story to try to cover her poor little selfish behavor. She knew who she married. A doctor. That is all she seems to be okay about in the book. After he wants his family then she is selfish. I think it is American woman who sounds only spoiled to me should have to prove her story. She says state dept validates it? Wher is the proof of that either. Where are the names? Who knows this trip was at all as she claims. To me, a bad book only foir revenge and to convince ignorant poeple and cover her jealousy.Maybe her daughter will meet her father in the future and learn the truth.
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Summary: "Those Who Read This"
Review: Personally I think those who read this should remember that this story is what BETTY Mahmoody says happened, but where are the witnesses to all these events? I think in this country writers have changed from the days of having to qualify their accusations into simply saying it is so and LO & Behold it does become! Sorry but I have read the books and seen the movie several times and still it leaves something of question in my mind. Ever heard of writer's license? I would give it a zero if possible because when a writer lays claim to events but uses the excuse that they can't reveal any sources I classify it as a fiction. I must say that although much of what the writer writes may have happened, no one can ever really know until the husband or someone who will speak up for him reveals that side of the story. Yes, in this case a big zero but you'll have to settle for a one as that is all that's offered here. Just FYI...NO I am not Muslim nor do I know any, but I do know writers.
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Summary: "Where there's a will, there's a way."
Review: Touching story. Shows the strength and courage of a mother, with a determination to escape with her daughter. BUT, the story also revealed to me the differences AND similarities between the muslims there and us Asians.
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Summary: Horrible Trash - If You Liked It, Get a Life
Review: What garbage. Ms. Mahmoudy (why don't you change your name Betty?) meets a crazy man and proceeds to blame the country, culture and everything else. How tragic that an ancient civilization has to stand the wrath of a "good story" no matter how inaccurate and vile. Thanks also to Sally Field for further popularizing this piece of garbage. Betty should educate herself about other cultures, and always remember, these United States were built on the backs of innocent native Americans, so your culture is one of barbarians, not the Persian culture.
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Summary: What a courageous woman! Any mother can relate to this book
Review: I felt so close to Betty as I read her shocking story. I also held my own daughter a little closer after finishing the book. If I were in Betty's position, I don't know if I would have had the strength, intelligence, and courage that she did. I can't wait to read her second book.
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Summary: Who are these people who loved this book?????
Review: This book is sensationalist trash at its worst, and the book and subsequesnt movie have poisoned the millions of educated people who now share this woman's vile distaste for another culture. I am an Iranian American who sees both sides of two great cultures. I have been to Iran, and it is not the hell hole this woman would have you believe - she was in a bad marriage and has chosen to deal with it by looking at his culture. Maybe he as a man was flawed, not his culture?
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