The Cypress Tree by Kamin Mohammadi
The story of three generations of Iranian women - Kamin, her mother and her grandmother - which portrays the history of twentieth century Iran
A memoir to inspire * Aminatta Forna *
I cannot recommend this book highly enough * Nassim Assefi, author of Aria *
Fascinating insight on a topic much discussed but rarely understood from a human perspectiveRecommended reading for anyone with an interest in the Middle East * Image Magazine *
Her descriptions are so incredibly lush you feel as much as read them – I could smell the cardamom in the chai, the camellias in the garden. Here is a portrait of a country completely at odds with the media’s portrayals: the sensuous, intellectual and social Iran that Mohammadi left behind. It was a particular joy to read this memoir in the wake of the recent presidential election, for in the author’s nostalgic depiction, one finds both a world that has passed away and one being born again. * Taiye Selasi, author of Ghana Must Go *
I cannot recommend this book highly enough * Nassim Assefi, author of Aria *
Fascinating insight on a topic much discussed but rarely understood from a human perspectiveRecommended reading for anyone with an interest in the Middle East * Image Magazine *
Her descriptions are so incredibly lush you feel as much as read them – I could smell the cardamom in the chai, the camellias in the garden. Here is a portrait of a country completely at odds with the media’s portrayals: the sensuous, intellectual and social Iran that Mohammadi left behind. It was a particular joy to read this memoir in the wake of the recent presidential election, for in the author’s nostalgic depiction, one finds both a world that has passed away and one being born again. * Taiye Selasi, author of Ghana Must Go *
Kamin Mohammadi was born in Iran in 1969 and exiled to the UK in 1979. She is an experienced journalist, travel writer and broadcaster who has written for the British and international press including The Times, Financial Times, Harpers Bazaar, Marie Claire and the Guardian as well as co-authoring The Lonely Planet Guide to Iran. She is currently living in Italy.
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| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781408822333 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408822334 |
| Title | The Cypress Tree |
| Author | Kamin Mohammadi |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2012-08-02 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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