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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Ms. Ebadi's book "Iran Awakening" is one of the best English books about Iran that I have read. The book is essentially a memoir of Ms. Ebadi's life from the time she enters Tehran University and graduates as the top Law student up to a few months ago when she was representing the reporter Akbar Ganji as his lawyer.
The book is concisely and clearly written with detailed first hand accounts of her life in pre and post revolution Iran. Ms Ebadi's work is independent of any political organisation and as such she has pointed out many of the faults she saw and experienced in the Shah's regime, the Islamic Republic and the United States. However, saying that, the majority of the criticism is levelled at the Islamic Republic's poor record of Human Rights and the incredible gulf between rights of men and women.
Reading the book it was more than clear to me that the Nobel Prize committee made the best decision they could have to award the Peace prize to Ms Ebadi. Being a lawyer in Iran is difficult enough, but being female and a lawyer and working for Human Rights is not only an uphill struggle but more like a free climber dangling freely knowing that any minute now consciousness could be taken from you. In addition to this, let's not forget that she is a wife and a mother too which as she writes so passionately about in her book, has provided her with many equally challenging dilemmas.
There are many English books written about Iran but this book is different. This book is authored by an Iranian who has lived every day of her life in Iran; who has got to know the system both from the inside, as a civil servant, and from the outside, as a lawyer for its victims; has specifically written the book for an English audience.
I'm sure there will be critical reviews of the contents for her lack of criticism at the various political factions that have at some point been either popular or held power over the Iranians. Ignore that! This book is written by a woman who has fought discrimination in its ugliest form and has maintained an independent and balanced view of all aspects of Iran. She is a Muslim not blindly loyal to any regime or party and as such I'm sure - as she has recognised - she will be criticised at the same time for being pro-regime or anti-regime by Iranians because of their different political agendas.
Ms Ebadi says that this is her first book aimed at an English audience, but I think Iranians, especially the diaspora, can learn much from this book as well. Lastly, as this book is banned in Iran, I hope people outside will appreciate the risk and effort it has taken for Ms Ebadi to get this published.
The book is concisely and clearly written with detailed first hand accounts of her life in pre and post revolution Iran. Ms Ebadi's work is independent of any political organisation and as such she has pointed out many of the faults she saw and experienced in the Shah's regime, the Islamic Republic and the United States. However, saying that, the majority of the criticism is levelled at the Islamic Republic's poor record of Human Rights and the incredible gulf between rights of men and women.
Reading the book it was more than clear to me that the Nobel Prize committee made the best decision they could have to award the Peace prize to Ms Ebadi. Being a lawyer in Iran is difficult enough, but being female and a lawyer and working for Human Rights is not only an uphill struggle but more like a free climber dangling freely knowing that any minute now consciousness could be taken from you. In addition to this, let's not forget that she is a wife and a mother too which as she writes so passionately about in her book, has provided her with many equally challenging dilemmas.
There are many English books written about Iran but this book is different. This book is authored by an Iranian who has lived every day of her life in Iran; who has got to know the system both from the inside, as a civil servant, and from the outside, as a lawyer for its victims; has specifically written the book for an English audience.
I'm sure there will be critical reviews of the contents for her lack of criticism at the various political factions that have at some point been either popular or held power over the Iranians. Ignore that! This book is written by a woman who has fought discrimination in its ugliest form and has maintained an independent and balanced view of all aspects of Iran. She is a Muslim not blindly loyal to any regime or party and as such I'm sure - as she has recognised - she will be criticised at the same time for being pro-regime or anti-regime by Iranians because of their different political agendas.
Ms Ebadi says that this is her first book aimed at an English audience, but I think Iranians, especially the diaspora, can learn much from this book as well. Lastly, as this book is banned in Iran, I hope people outside will appreciate the risk and effort it has taken for Ms Ebadi to get this published.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book makes you feel as though you know the author and share with her the experiences as she tells you of both the dreadful and good things that have happened to her. I want to tell everyone to read it and learn how such a lot of people have to struggle to obtain rights that we take for granted in our democracy which is far from perfect but better than the alternative.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have been eagerly awaiting the release of Shirin Ebadi's book, as I have been intrigued by her character and modesty ever since she won the Nobel Prize in 2003.
This is a book that says so much in a simple and classy language; A story of a woman's struggle- a very devotedly stubborn woman's struggle - to stand steadfast at her career, society, and family- in a country that had changed face and direction in a glimpse.
"Fortunately or unfortunately," [Ebadi's favourite opening statement], this is not a much awaited book of scandal, neither it is a recount of tragedy, reproach, or blame. It is a book where Ebadi -despite all she's been through- heralds in the future, and the awakening of Iran. It is a book of fundamentalism in its most beautiful form: of love, of patriotism, of unyielding will, and of upholding principles.
Critical but not offensive, inspiring but not patronizing. It is Shirin Ebadi's "private" memoir of a whole country.
This is a book that says so much in a simple and classy language; A story of a woman's struggle- a very devotedly stubborn woman's struggle - to stand steadfast at her career, society, and family- in a country that had changed face and direction in a glimpse.
"Fortunately or unfortunately," [Ebadi's favourite opening statement], this is not a much awaited book of scandal, neither it is a recount of tragedy, reproach, or blame. It is a book where Ebadi -despite all she's been through- heralds in the future, and the awakening of Iran. It is a book of fundamentalism in its most beautiful form: of love, of patriotism, of unyielding will, and of upholding principles.
Critical but not offensive, inspiring but not patronizing. It is Shirin Ebadi's "private" memoir of a whole country.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A good memoir from Shirin Ebadi
I read this book not knowing much about Shirin Ebadi other than her, winning the Noble Peace prize, so it was interesting to read how she deserved it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Afshari
An interesting and engaging read
It is an interesting and engaging read and surveys the heights and downs of its author's life and career. Read more
Published 8 months ago by S. MOHAMADI
A great reading.
A very moving story. Did not want to put the book down once I had started it.
Published 21 months ago by Colin Revell
Excellent
This book was excellent I thought the author was naive at first but I admire her greatly and wish many more Iranians and peoples of the world were as enlightened as she appears t... Read more
Published on 9 May 2010 by R. Packham
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Published on 2 Dec 2009 by kasiulka6
Supporter of establishing an islamic state be warned specially if you...
It is sad to read this accurate and well written account of suffering of Iranian women in particular and professionals, educated individuals under this brutal and backward... Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2009 by Bahram Fathi
Accurate account and beautifully written...
I was fascinated by Ms Ebadi's account of her life both prior to the Revolution working as a succesful young woman in her own right, then the struggles she faced in the... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2008 by Dr. P. GHANBARI
Women's Iran
No matter where you are when reading Shirin Ebadi's account of events in the Iran of past three decades, you'll see and feel the vivid streets of Tehran, people's whispers of hope... Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2007 by Anna Abrahamyan
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