Book description
An attractive boxed set of Marjane Satrapi's best-selling, internationally acclaimed graphic memoir of growing up as a girl in revolutionary Iran
“A wholly original achievement.... Satrapi evokes herself and her schoolmates coming of age in a world of protests and disappearances.... A stark, shocking impact.” —The New York Times: "The…
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This book tells the story of the Islamic Revolution in Iran through the eyes of a young girl. Satrapi uses simple black-and-white drawings to share memories that are both heartbreaking and honest, with small moments of humor and childhood mixed in.
She shows what it was like to grow up during a time of fear and change while also trying to figure out who she was in a society full of rules. It’s a personal story, but one that many people can relate to. More than just a history lesson; it’s a story that sticks with you and helps you…
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