Daughter of Persia: A Woman's Journey from Her Father's Harem Through the Islamic Revolution

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Summary: Pleasent reading
Review: This is a great book for a long train or plane journey, as once you start reading, you want to continue to find out what happens to this interesting woman - Persian woman. I found the first one-third of the book the most interesting as this part told the story of a little girl growing up in a Persian family, in Iran, with 12 step mothers. The historical aspect of the book is very informative but also not chronical or boring. Obviously Sattareh Farman Farmaian has gone a lot in her life, things that most Americans or Europeans will never go through, and perhaps never fully understand. This book is particularly interesting because it introduces Americans to an unknown world and continously amazes the reader with S. Farman's reactions, emotions and thoughts. She never falls in love and she does not seek to fall in love. Although she moves to the United States, and adopts well to the professional life, she never abundanes her cultural roots and beliefs. Despite what goes on in Iran, and how they treat her, she loves her country until the end. Read it and enjoy it for yourself!

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Summary: READ THIS BOOK
Review: This novel is excellent at not only describing the fascinating history of Iran, but providing an understanding of Middle-Eastern feelings toward America and our involvement in their affairs. Every American should read this in an effort to understand our responsiblities abroad.
I am now desperately searching for more books that not only give a fabulous history, but also provide the humanization and insight that this book provided. I encourage you to read it.