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Iran awakening

Iran awakening

One Woman's Struggle at the Crossroads of History
Biography & MemoirLaw
Pages
256
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

Shirin Ebadi, winner of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize, shares her powerful memoir of life as a human rights advocate in Iran. From her childhood to her rise as the country's first female judge, and her subsequent demotion after the 1979 Revolution, Ebadi recounts her unwavering fight for justice. This book chronicles her personal struggles as a mother and lawyer battling an oppressive regime, defending the voiceless despite persecution and threats to her life.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InspiringThought-ProvokingInformativeComplex
Survival

Genres

Biography & Memoir Law Politics & Society Biography

Authors

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Shirin Ebadi

Shirin Ebadi is an Iranian lawyer and human rights advocate. Her books include Iran Awakening and Until We Are Free, which cover her experiences and advocacy. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003 for her efforts to promote human rights.