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A woman's journey from her father's harem through the Islamic Revolution.
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Sattareh Farman Farmaian, the daughter of a once-powerful and wealthy Iranian prince, was raised and educated in the 1920s and 1930s in a Persian harem compound, along with numerous mothers and more than 30 brothers and sisters. As a young woman, she broke with Muslim tradition and travelled to America, where she became the first Persian to study at the University of Southern California. Her new life in the West fired a vision to lift her own people out of backwardness and poverty, and she returned to Iran to found the Tehran School of Social Work. For more than 20 years, Sattareh and her students waged a war against poverty, disease and overcrowding, and then, soon after the collapse of the Shah's regime, she was forced to flee the country in fear of her life. In this account of her experiences, she provides an insider's view of Iran's journey through the 20th century and of the events which led up to, and followed, the Islamic revolution.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Amazingly insightful book into a life few could imagine. Educational about Persia & Iran's rich but turbulent history since the late 19th century.
Moving & inspirational, this book shows one persons immense courage & determination to contribute to her country's social growth. Sattareh has led an amazing life from being born into a Prince's harem, her struggle to become an educated woman, traveling & living during times of turbulent change, with her life more often than not being in terrifyingly grave danger.
Movies have been made depicting lives less dramatic than hers! Reiterating what a previous reviewer felt- "This book stays with you long after the final page."
Moving & inspirational, this book shows one persons immense courage & determination to contribute to her country's social growth. Sattareh has led an amazing life from being born into a Prince's harem, her struggle to become an educated woman, traveling & living during times of turbulent change, with her life more often than not being in terrifyingly grave danger.
Movies have been made depicting lives less dramatic than hers! Reiterating what a previous reviewer felt- "This book stays with you long after the final page."
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I was 13 I picked up a book of my mother's, and began to read. It was perhaps the best book I have read - the almost unbelievable story of Ms. Farman's life in Iran, and her battle against tradional expectations to introduce her country to social work. Immense detail, from rich description of the country and its people, to life in a Prince's harem (where she lived with her mother, one of his wives) gives great depth to the book. Her struggle to break with tradition and her terrifying experiences during the time when Iran was gripped by revolution are inspirational, and thoroughly moving. Ms. Farman's autobiography is certainly a book to stay with you long after you read the final page.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I read the book some years ago. I am full of admiration for Sattareh. For her courage and tenacity. It's the story of a brave Iranian woman finding her way through harsh and strict rules of the time. After overcoming many obstacles when she has finally succeeded, against all odds, she comes face to face with the ultimate nightmare. Included are some memorable moments in the history of 20th Century Iran. There is a bitter sweet flavour to it that affects you for a long time. Praise be to her for sharing it with us.
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