A Sliver Of Light: Three Americans Imprisoned In Iran (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
I was interested in hearing more details of the experience of these three Americans who were imprisoned in Iran for allegedly illegally crossing the border into Iran while on a hike and then later accused of espionage.I think the trio tried to be honest in their portrayal's of themselves during their imprisonment even to the point of not being very likable. Considering their ages and the fact they considered themselves well traveled and educated I found their sense of entitlement to be very naive. One always hopes that a cathartic experience will make someone change their ways and grow and learn. But many people seem to manage to stay the same even when life deals them experiences that they should learn from.These three remind me of the tourists in "Muppet Treasure Island". Seemingly oblivious to wars, they are out hiking along the Iraq/Iran border. They assume as long as they hate Bush and Israel, they will be welcomed by all the good people in this part of the world.They enter Iranian jails as typical academic leftists, and return to the states with their same prejudices. They make it clear to their captors and the reader that Iran is the moral equivalent of the United States. While Iran can torture teen age girls by twisting their legs 360 degrees, and then raping and killing them in front of their dissident parents, We are to be informed that sometimes Americans are convicted of crimes when there is a doubt in the evidence.This trio might be over educated and smitten by the latest academic trends, but they come across as stupid.
What do You think about A Sliver Of Light: Three Americans Imprisoned In Iran (2014)?
This was an engrossing story and I highly recommend it.
—saj
Makes you appreciate the freedom we take for granted
—raahat
Highly recommended. Everyone should read this book.
—Angela
