The Soul of Iran: A Nation's Journey to Freedom
Book Description
The truths about Iran—quite different truths from versions put forward by Washington, Tehran, and the media.
"Death to America," the bearded student chants as television cameras roll; when the cameras leave, the student accosts Afshin Molavi: "I hear you have come from America! How can I get a green card?" This is Iran, the culmination of 2,600 years of Persian history and a nation of many realities.
Molavi, born in Iran and fluent in Farsi, traveled his homeland for over a year, meeting with students of the right and left, bazaar merchants, Islamic clerics, pro-democracy writers, and kids hooked on anything Western. All opened their hearts to Molavi, speaking candidly about issues that matter to them: from unemployment to the Internet, from the ruling clerics to green cards. Originally published in hardcover under the title Persian Pilgrimages, this paperback edition is revised, with a new introduction and epilogue.
About the Author
Afshin Molavi has a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University, has reported on Iran for Reuters and the Washington Post, and contributes to many publications, including Foreign Affairs. He lives in Washington, DC.
Book Description
The truths about Iran—quite different truths from versions put forward by Washington, Tehran, and the media.
"Death to America," the bearded student chants as television cameras roll; when the cameras leave, the student accosts Afshin Molavi: "I hear you have come from America! How can I get a green card?" This is Iran, the culmination of 2,600 years of Persian history and a nation of many realities.
Molavi, born in Iran and fluent in Farsi, traveled his homeland for over a year, meeting with students of the right and left, bazaar merchants, Islamic clerics, pro-democracy writers, and kids hooked on anything Western. All opened their hearts to Molavi, speaking candidly about issues that matter to them: from unemployment to the Internet, from the ruling clerics to green cards. Originally published in hardcover under the title Persian Pilgrimages, this paperback edition is revised, with a new introduction and epilogue.
About the Author
Afshin Molavi has a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University, has reported on Iran for Reuters and the Washington Post, and contributes to many publications, including Foreign Affairs. He lives in Washington, DC.
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