Daughter Of Persia

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By Sattareh Farman-Farmaian

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Daughter of Persia is a compelling memoir by Sattareh Farman-Farmaian, chronicling her life from the privileged position in one of Iran's powerful families to becoming a pioneer for social change. Amidst political upheaval and cultural transformation, she navigates personal and societal challenges, sharing her journey through modernization efforts, social work, and the tumult in Iran. The narrative offers deeply personal insights into the vibrant yet complex tapestry of Iranian society and history.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by personal narratives interwoven with Persian history and culture. It offers a compelling insight into the life of a courageous woman who navigates social and political changes in Iran, providing a vivid portrait of the country's transformation.

Daughter Of Persia

An insider's view of Iran's journey through the 20th century and of the events which led up to, and followed, the Islamic revolution. The author, daughter of an Iranian prince, was the first Persian student at the University of Southern California and later founded the Tehran School of Social Work.

A woman's journey from her father's harem through the Islamic Revolution.

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A woman's journey from her father's harem through the Islamic Revolution.

Daughter of Persia by Sattareh Farman-Farmaian explores the life of the daughter of a once-powerful and wealthy Iranian prince. Raised and educated in the 1920s and 1930s within a Persian harem compound, along with numerous mothers and more than 30 brothers and sisters, Farman-Farmaian's story is one of courage and transformation.

As a young woman, she broke away from Muslim tradition to travel to America, becoming the first Persian to study at the University of Southern California. This experience in the West inspired her to lift her own people out of backwardness and poverty. Returning to Iran, she founded the Tehran School of Social Work. For over 20 years, Sattareh and her students actively fought against poverty, disease, and overcrowding.

However, shortly after the collapse of the Shah's regime, she was compelled to flee the country for fear of her life. In this account, Farman-Farmaian offers an insider's perspective on Iran's journey through the 20th century and the events surrounding the Islamic revolution.

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Daughter of Persia is celebrated for its vivid and engaging memoir that intertwines the personal and political. Reviewers praise its depth, lyrical narrative, and rich exploration of Sattareh Farman-Farmaian's childhood in Tehran, marked by cultural and familial complexities. The memoir is seen as both an absorbing adventure and a testament to the enduring human spirit and education's transformative power, with the author's resilience shining through.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552139281

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 February 1993

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 106.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 283g

Pages: 560

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Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Penguin Books Political Biographies Sattareh Farman-Farmaian

About the Author

After growing up in Iran, Sattareh Farman Farmaian emigrated to the United States in 1979, where she continued her career in social work. She lives in Los Angeles.