A story of love, revolution, and leaving Iran.
I learned about this book from a high school friend who has actually met Afschineh, and have met the couple who almost became her in-laws. A must read. Non-fiction and I kept finding myself thinking that cannot possibly be true, but it is.
The story begins in 1979 when Afschineh was only 10 years old, and her father, a colonel under the Shah of Iran was imprisoned by Khomeini’s solders. A mother and three children were left to do all they could to free him, and begin the struggle for the survival of their own lives. This compelling true story is a page-turner from the first page. It is a story of such familial love and courage that I can hardly believe it is non-fiction. It is a real study of the life in a different culture. It is also an example of incredible obstacles overcome and persistence to survive against terrible odds. A must read. Reviewed by Mickey Shuford
I learned about this book from a high school friend who has actually met Afschineh, and have met the couple who almost became her in-laws. A must read. Non-fiction and I kept finding myself thinking that cannot possibly be true, but it is.
The story begins in 1979 when Afschineh was only 10 years old, and her father, a colonel under the Shah of Iran was imprisoned by Khomeini’s solders. A mother and three children were left to do all they could to free him, and begin the struggle for the survival of their own lives. This compelling true story is a page-turner from the first page. It is a story of such familial love and courage that I can hardly believe it is non-fiction. It is a real study of the life in a different culture. It is also an example of incredible obstacles overcome and persistence to survive against terrible odds. A must read. Reviewed by Mickey Shuford
This wonderful story is so timely and I'm sure could be replicated among children from many other cultures who suddenly find themselves in new and strange situations. I so agree with the cover that this is a case of extreme circumstances being told by talented story tellers.
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