Relates how the author's discovery of a photograph of her mother wearing a wedding veil and with a man she had never seen before revealed her family's true origins in Iran, her mother's history of abuse and neglect, and a sister that the author never knew she had.
Twelve essays argue opposing points on the issue of whether Iran is a threat, discussing the country's nuclear program, diplomacy in American-Iranian relations, and other topics.
The author presents a memoir of her life in post-revolutionary Iran, focusing on her organization of a group of young women in 1997 who met secretly once a week to read and discuss forbidden works of Western literature.
Presents a short study of the history, people, and culture of Iran, and discusses political and military turmoil over the centuries, important leaders of Iran, and Iran's role in the area of global terrorism.
King Abbas appears to get caught up in the schemes of three thieves but he has a few tricks of his own and ultimately saves his kingdom from starvation.
Discusses the festivals and holidays of Iran and how the songs, foods, and traditions associated with these celebrations reflect the culture of the people.
Presents a brief biography of Shirin Ebadi, an Iranian lawyer and judge who has continued to fight for the human rights of people in her country and around the world.
In Iran, a young girl with three suitors gets permission from her father and a holy man to weave into her wedding rug a riddle to be solved by her future husband, which will ensure that he has wit to match hers.
Traces the political history of modern Iran, analyzing the potential for democracy in the country and the political and social issues that are currently preventing democracy from taking hold.
