A book that sadly confirms many of the Western World's fears regarding the ruling class of Iran. All perfectly summarized in the exchange between torturer and victim, showing the Islamic State as a repressed and frustrated bully, lashing out with fists and insults at the unknown, desperately hold...
If you really want to celebrate Thanksgiving by being thankful for the society we live in as Americans, Rosewater is the book to do it with. The first part is an amazing account of Iran in the days leading up to the 2009 election, detailing the action on the streets, the feeling of the populace ...
Call me.” On the phone, the friend told me that Amir had been arrested that morning, along with dozens of pro-Mousavi politicians, including former ministers and vice presidents. The news of the arrests had gone viral. “Should I be worried about myself?” I asked. “Not now. Just be careful,” he an...