Book description
Like 2012's Academy award-winning Best Picture, "Argo," starring Ben Affleck, "Shattered Peacock" chronicles Persia's devastation as a result of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi's fall from the Peacock Throne. As seen through the eyes of the wealthy Sultan family, the reader follows the havoc wreaked on the Shah's supporters, and in…
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1 author picked Shattered Peacock as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Lisa Di Vita’s book takes a close look at how the Iranian Revolution changed everyday lives. Through the eyes of people from all walks of life, she shows how quickly everything can fall apart when a country is thrown into political chaos. The characters are deeply real, each one trying to hold on to their identity and dignity while the world around them unravels.
Their stories weave together to paint a larger picture of heartbreak, strength, and survival. With honest and moving writing, Di Vita gives us a powerful story about resilience and what it means to start over when…
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