Why Kris loves this book
Immersed me in the turmoil of 1950's Iran.
7 authors picked The Lion Women of Tehran as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
An âevocative read and a powerful portrait of friendship, feminism, and political activismâ (People) set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iranâfrom nationally bestselling author Marjan Kamali.
In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her motherâs endless grievances, Ellie dreams for a friend to alleviate her isolation.
Luckily, on the first day of school, she meets Homa, a kind girl with a brave and irrepressible spirit. Together, the two girls play games, learnâŚ