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Honeymoon in Purdah: An Iranian Journey (Paperback)

by Alison Wearing (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Picador USA; Reprint edition (Dec 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0312263449
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312263447
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 999,534 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars What a joy!, 20 April 2003
This review is from: Honeymoon in Purdah: An Iranian Journey (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!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perceptive insight on Iran, 28 May 2003
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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.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Captures the heart of the Persian people, 6 May 2002
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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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4.0 out of 5 stars 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 15 months ago by Ms. Lisa Z. Haghir

1.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 12 Mar 2002 by Clare Ahmadi (scahmadi@hotmail...

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 13 Sep 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 18 Feb 2001

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