Prisoner of Tehran
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Add a SummaryArrested at age 16 in Ayatollah Khomeini's Iran, Marina Nemat was imprisoned in Teheran's notoricous Evin prison for 2 years. She was married to a leader at the prisoner who resigned his position and was shot to death. Marina returned to prison and was released after husband's father pleaded her case. She returned to her parents home and later married long time boyfriend. They had one child and later emigrated to Canada in 1991. She now resides in Toronto. Conditions in Evin prisioner were very brutual.
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Add a CommentCanada Reads 2012
This book is a personal memoir but Ms Nemat uses all the tools of a novelist hence a gripping story that is such a page turner it is impossible to put down once you start .Though 20 years old the story is still very relevant.A great pick for a book club.
WHOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW this book is amazing!! A great read, harsh at times, but a true survival story. Marina is one hell of a person. I know I would not have survived and stayed as strong as she did. It is true what they say that people are products of their environment. She was built to last; I don’t know how I could have done it. She made me so proud that she did not loose her faith. Andre you are an Angel!!! She is lucky to have you!!
The things this lady had to deal with at the hand of a corrupt government regime is heart wrenching. Nobody should have to endure that kind of torture.
Haven't read it yet, but the author - the Prisoner of Tehran came to our school and talked to us about her horrid experiences. I will definitely be reading it soon.
A memorable book to be long remembered. A very personal and touching story by a very brave woman who faced a brutal regime with determination a bravery. We should be proud that she chose to live in Canada and is now one of us.
Very well written and very easy to forget you are reading an autobiography. This book will make you look at all the freedoms we share in Canada with a new perspective. It was very hard to put down and an eye opener. I feel very happy for Marina being so brave, its inspiring to take chances in my own life.
Moving story of one person's experiences as Iran's Shah fell and the Ayatollah took over. Author suffers through several forced acts: prison, marriage, etc. As told, she shows great determination - and wins.
I LOVED the book. Last year I had a chance to listen to her speak, she is a very strong women. She has given a face to the issues that women face in Iran. I would let every woman to read it.
This was an informative and interesting read. I highly recommend for those interested in memoirs and even those who just like an informative read.