This was a uniquely timed book to read given current events. The author wanted to present a nuanced view of Iran, and she achieved that. Written from the view of a woman, Amineh, the story is an examination of the everyday search for love, independence, and ultimately how to live as one’s authentic self. A mother, wife, friend, sister. Amineh is faced with the struggle to juggle her role as all of these while trying not to get lost or shunted aside while her husband’s idealism overtakes everyone in his sphere.
A sweeping look at the history of nuclear proliferation, revolutionary upheaval, and international stigmas. Within this backdrop is a story of one woman keeping a family together and living a normal day to day life with normal day to day problems. The overall sense one takes away from the story is how much we are all the same no matter the differences in out culture, religion, or traditional gender roles. It’s a wonderfully complex yet easy read.
A sweeping look at the history of nuclear proliferation, revolutionary upheaval, and international stigmas. Within this backdrop is a story of one woman keeping a family together and living a normal day to day life with normal day to day problems. The overall sense one takes away from the story is how much we are all the same no matter the differences in out culture, religion, or traditional gender roles. It’s a wonderfully complex yet easy read.