Things I've Been Silent About
Azar Nafisi
Nafisi's own follow-up memoir turns from her classroom to her family, tracing her complicated mother and political father against decades of Iranian history.
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by Azar Nafisi
Biographies
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About This Book
Describes growing up in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the group of young women who came together at her home in secret every Thursday to read and discuss great books of Western literature, explaining the influence of Lolita, The Great Gatsby, Pride and Prejudice, and other works on their lives and goals. 25,000 first printing.
- Published
- 2003
- ISBN
- 9780375504907
- Category
- Biographies
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