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A powerful and interesting memoir about a rarely told experience -- that of a childhood steeped in ultraleft politics. Said's parents were leaders in and deeply committed to the Socialist Workers Party throughout his childhood; this had a profound affect on him and his well-being. I found it disappointing that he had little reflection on his current politics and choices, and how those were shaped in opposition to his childhood experiences. Still, a very interesting read.
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This is a moving and fascinating book about the authors life growing up as child of Socialist Worker Party activists and being half Iranian during the time of the hostage crisis.
Jul 13, 2009
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