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Title: Daughter of Persia : A Woman's Journey From Her Father's Harem Through the Islamic Revolution by Sattareh Farman Farmaian, Dona Munker ISBN: 0-385-46866-0 Publisher: Anchor Pub. Date: 01 April, 1993 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.79 (28 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Passionate, Personal, and Provocative -- A Story to Treasure
Comment: I am an American daughter of an Iranian man who grew up in Tehran the same time as the author, and I was THRILLED to find this book. It provided me with many insights and a sizeable history lesson about Iran and its culture. Ms. Farman-Farmaian writes clearly and factually, yet includes her own analysis of the amazing history and perpetual transitions that have characterized this ancient country. She provides an excellent introduction, pertinent background, and an exposure to some of the Farsi language, which gives the rest of the book depth and feeling and makes it easy to follow. Contrary to the Western connotation of a "Harem," Farman-Farmaian enlightens us with the powerful network of love and support, which deeply connected the women and siblings in her family. It is a moving account of a life of courage and dedication by a woman who dared to think beyond her cultural boundaries. I highly recommend it!
Rating: 4
Summary: Pleasent reading
Comment: 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!
Rating: 5
Summary: Why didn't this book win a Pulitzer
Comment: One of the best and most illuminating biographicies I have read. It's sad, insightful, but funny (for example, when Miss Farmaian arrives in Los Angeles after a long journey and asks to see the Statue of Liberty).
She explains why figures like Khomeni were so popular, though she is clearly unbiased since she was almost prosecuted for being a spy. She discusses the good and bad about the shah and provides tremendous insight into Moslem society. Why aren't there more books as good as this.
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Title: Foreigner by Nahid Rachlin ISBN: 0393319083 Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company Pub. Date: 01 July, 1999 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi ISBN: 081297106X Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks Pub. Date: 30 December, 2003 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror by Stephen Kinzer ISBN: 0471265179 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Pub. Date: 18 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: In the Walled Gardens: A Novel by Anahita Firouz ISBN: 0316169013 Publisher: Back Bay Books Pub. Date: 11 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Persepolis : The Story of a Childhood by MARJANE SATRAPI ISBN: 0375422307 Publisher: Pantheon Books Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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