The epilogue of Iran Awakening is inspirational. Shirin is an incredible role model and inspiration to every single woman in Iraq. It was alarming to me the dates that this book took place in; 2003?? I have learned a lot about women's rights in Iran, and the policies they must abide by. The experience that Shirin experienced in the jail is what stands out most in my mind towards the end of the book. I was shocked when I read her "letter" to her girls saying that she had been arrested, but that it was okay, and not to worry because she would be fine and had done nothing wrong. Shirin was able to write the letter because apparently the press publishes a hard copy in the news when someone will be arrested, and the handcuffs come 3-4 weeks later.
I found it ironic that I noticed the New York Times, and then Travis did his news report on it. I also liked how Carly's news article related to the book today, talking about how an American was accused of spying in Iran. In the memoir, there was a photographer who was assumed to be a spy, and in the end she fell into a coma and ended up dying due to battering (and possibly lack of medication.. which is besides the point..)
Good Book. Last post? Cheers & Jeers.
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