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Shadi
May 09, 2021 rated it really liked it
A fascinating memoir covering many decades of Iranian history thru the life experiences of one woman. Having been a child in Iran during the last decade that the book covers, the Islamic Revolution, I was given an insight not afforded to a child but I also remember crystal clearly the fear and anxiety she describes as well as the sense of loss. A lot of emotions were stirred for me that I'm not eloquent enough to put into words, I'm happy that the author was!
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