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Journey From The Land Of No: A Girlhood Caught In Revolutionary Iran
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An Emotional, Evocative Comingofage Story About One Deeply Intelligent And Perceptive Girls Attempt To Find Her Own Voice In Prerevolutionary Iranan Immensely Moving, Extraordinarily Eloquent, And Passionate Memoir.Harold Bloomroya Hakakian Was Twelve Years Old In 1979 When The Revolution Swept Through Tehran. The Daughter Of An Esteemed Poet, She Grew Up In A Household That Hummed With Intellectual Life. Family Gatherings Were Punctuated By Witty, Satirical Exchanges And Spontaneous Recitations Of Poetry. But The Hakakians Were Also Part Of The Very Small Jewish Population In Iran Who Witnessed The Iron Fist Of The Islamic Fundamentalists Increasingly Tightening Its Grip. It Is With The Innocent Confusion Of Youth That Roya Describes Her Discovery Of A Swastikaa Plus Sign Gone Awry, A Dark Reptile With Four Hungry Clawspainted On The Wall Near Her Home. As A Schoolgirl She Watched As Friends Accused Of Reading Blasphemous Books Were Escorted From Class By Islamic Society Guards, Never To Return. Only Much Later Did Roya Learn That She Was Spared A Similar Fate Because Her Teacher Admired Her Writing.Hakakian Relates In The Most Poignant, And At Times Painful, Ways What Life Was Like For Women After The Country Fell Into The Hands Of Islamic Fundamentalists Who Had Declared An Insidious War Against Them, But We See It All Through The Eyes Of A Strong, Youthful Optimist Who Somehow Came Up In The World Believing That She Was Different, Knowing She Was Special.A Wonderfully Evocative Story, Journey From The Land Of No Reveals An Iran Most Readers Have Not Encountered And Recreates A Time And Place Dominated By Religious Fanaticism, Violence, And Fear With An Open Heart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Journey from the Land of No'? A: The main theme of 'Journey from the Land of No' is the coming-of-age experience of a young girl, Roya Hakakian, as she navigates her childhood in revolutionary Iran, exploring identity, loss, and resilience amidst political turmoil.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Journey from the Land of No' is Roya Hakakian, an acclaimed writer and poet.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: 'Journey from the Land of No' is suitable for young adults and adult readers, particularly those interested in memoirs, history, and women's experiences.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 256 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'Journey from the Land of No' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Journey from the Land of No' published? A: 'Journey from the Land of No' was published on June 28, 2005.
- Q: Is this book based on true events? A: Yes, 'Journey from the Land of No' is a memoir based on the author's real-life experiences growing up in Iran during the revolution.
- Q: What kind of content can readers expect in this memoir? A: Readers can expect emotional and evocative storytelling that highlights the challenges and joys of adolescence, cultural identity, and the impact of political change on everyday life.
- Q: Is there any specific audience that would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is particularly beneficial for readers interested in Middle Eastern history, feminist literature, and personal narratives that shed light on cultural and political issues.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews or endorsements for this book? A: Yes, the book has received notable praise, including a review from Harold Bloom, who described it as 'immensely moving, extraordinarily eloquent, and passionate memoir.'