- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Vintage Canada (13 Mar 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0676973620
- ISBN-13: 978-0676973624
- Product Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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1,864,043 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #23 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Speciality Travel > Honeymoons
- #82 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Middle East > Iran
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"'We are presented with the view from behind a pair of hungry, sensitive and wholly human eyes - a vivid and endearing picture of Iran's people' - Independent on Sunday"
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To go beyond the legacy of revolution, religious fundamentalism and veiled women and find the real people of Iran, a young Canadian dons the cloak of Islam. The result of Alison Wearing's journey is a warm, funny and shocking collection of riveting portraits and stories about the generous, irrepressible people she met. With a novelist's love of language and eye for detail, she takes the reader into the homes and hearts of people whose spirit, intelligence and laughter enlighten and impress. Beautifully written, engaging, fascinating at every turn, Honeymoon in Purdah reveals an Iran rarely seen by Westerners and leads this exceptional bestselling young writer across new literary borders.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having lived in Iran almost twenty years ago, this book left me with a lump in my throat. Wearing captures the beauty of Iran,( a country that your average Western reader associates only with revolution and terrorism )the hospitality of its people and the very essence of its soul. She takes you on the journey with her, allowing you the reader to taste and breath the air she breathes. Her humour throughout never negates the reality. Her depictions true to life. Having read many books on Iran, it was a joy to finally read an untainted account of a glorious country and her beautiful people. Highly recommended!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's hard to imagine a country such as Iran when we are informed in the media of only the negative aspects of the country.
Alison Wearing has an enviable, perceptive style of writing. Without pandering to pointless stereotypes and judgements, she effortlessly focuses on the everyday people of the country; their extraordinary generosity and intelligence.
It's a genuinely funny book, with wonderful descriptions and managing to avoid being cheesy.
Alison Wearing has an enviable, perceptive style of writing. Without pandering to pointless stereotypes and judgements, she effortlessly focuses on the everyday people of the country; their extraordinary generosity and intelligence.
It's a genuinely funny book, with wonderful descriptions and managing to avoid being cheesy.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read the few autobiographical /fictional works on the people of Iran and Persia I could find, finally, this one captures the innate beauty of the people. Thankfully also, the book mentions "Not without my daughter" in a couple of places and attempts to undo some of the damage inflicted therein simply by recounting some of the Canadian couple's chance and momentary encouters. The style is quite lazy and gently washes over you, - it is a beautiful read and brought tears to my eyes on many occasions.
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Interesting honeymoon travelogue with a twist...
This is an interesting travelogue by a Canadian lady who has to have "husband" (I won't spoil the plot here! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Carno Polo
Good insight...
An interesting story with a good twist part way through. It gives you a great insight into life in Iran, without the sensationalist and fanatical "spin" that seems to go... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2009 by Suzanne
A true account of modern Iran
I bought this book, in 2007 before my first visit to Iran, I was amazed at the accuracy of this book. Read more
Published on 11 April 2008 by Ms. Lisa Z. Haghir
Rather patronising and offensive to Iranians
Being persian myself I found this book to take rather a patronising view of Iran and the persian people. Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2004 by "jonnymjg"
One of the best books I've read in months ...
This has been fascinating to read in light of all the negative propaganda we in the UK have been hearing about Islam. Read more
Published on 8 April 2002 by M Hill
Brought tears of joy & homesickness to my eyes
Having married an Iranian nearly ten years ago, I have recently come back from my first visit to Iran. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2002 by Clare Ahmadi
Gripping story of one woman's courageous trip to Iran
Alison Wearing's writing style is like having pictures painted and photographs conjured up in your mind. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2001
This is a must-read
This is a thoughtfully written book, warm and human. It is often very funny. The bonus is that it is thought-provoking without being the least bit heavy or stodgy. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2001
Enlightening, entertaining, emotive, charming and funny!
I finished the book, and within seconds started crying. Partly because I was going to miss Alison Wearing, the writer, who I found to be very forward-thinking and wise; and partly... Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2001
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