Instead, she was forced into an arranged marriage with a man who lived a dangerous life in tehran as a political dissident. This does not make the kindle edition the easiest to read. Sahme man my share, 2003 the book of fate, parinoush saniee a teenager girl, passionate about learning. Banned twice in iran, this uncompromising account of the life of an iranian woman is. A bestselling novel in iran, despite being banned twice by the government, the book of fate follows a teenage girl in prerevolutionary iran through five turbulent decades, from before the 1979 revolution, through the islamic republic, and. Spanning five turbulent decades in iranian history, from before the 1979 revolution, through the islamic republic, and up to the present, the book of fate is a. Spanning five turbulent decades in iranian history, from before the 1979. Dead ink, uk iranian author parinoush saniees astounding first novel spans 50 years in the life of massoumeh, from before, during and after irans 1979 revolution. Its a memorable and nuanced dissection of a patriarchal society. Sad as it is, it imparts lessons of gratitude for what is taken for granted and for appreciating the goodness that helps one steer through lifes darkest periods. Praise for parinoush saniee and the book of fate rarely can a novel have sustained such levels of emotion over so many gutwrenching pages. She worked as manager of the research department in supreme coordination council for technical and vocational education ministry in. The book of fate by parinoush saniee, paperback barnes. How did she manage to write such a complex story, on so many levels, which reflects perfectly an epoque from the womans perspective, one human being that, as we well know, doesnt have a very happy fate in iran.
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Selected as one of world literature todays 75 notable translations of 20. She was formerly manager of the research department at the supreme coordination council for technical and vocational education in iran. Buy the book of fate by saniee, parinoush, khalili, sara isbn. The book of fate by parinoush saniee uplifting, heartbreaking and sometimes harrowing, this is a courageous story of a young iranian womans tumultuous life in a maledominated world of religion and traditions. The book of fate is a powerful story of friendship and passion, fear and hope. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of fate. The book of fate by parinoush saniee 1 star ratings. Download read the book of fate 2003 by parinoush saniee. A teenager in prerevolutionary tehran, massoumeh is an average girl, passionate about learning. For books sake, uk the book of fate provides an interesting look into life for women in iran, and the ongoing struggle against oppressive tradition. She has written several novels, of which the book of fate is the first. A bestselling novel in iran, despite being banned twice by the government, the book of fate follows a teenage girl in prerevolutionary iran through five turbulent decades, from. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The book of fate, parinoush saniee, little brown books group expor, 20, 140870417x, 9781408704172.
Her fate, so long dictated by family loyalty and tradition, is now tied to the changing fortunes of her country. The book of fate is a family saga with a cast of characters ranging from heroic to venal. The book of fate kindle edition by saniee, parinoush, khalili, sara. Parinoush saniees compelling tale translated by sara khalili is partly inspired by the work of irans greatest female poet, forough farrokhzad, and by telling massoumehs story, evokes the journey of one of the worlds oldest civilizations as. On her way to school she meets a local man and falls in love but when her family discover his letters they accuse her of bringing them into dishonor. Her novel the book of fate has been translated into 26 languages and the english translation by sara khalili was listed by world literature today as one of the 75 notable translations of 20. She worked as manager of the research department in supreme coordination council for technical and vocational education ministry in iran.
The book of fate a bestselling novel in iran, despite being banned twice by the government, the book of fate follows a teenage girl in prerevolutionary iran through five turbulent decades, from before the 1979 revolution, through the islamic republic, and up to the present in this powerful story of friendship, passion, and hope. Oct 05, 20 iranian author parinoush saniee s debut novel, an international bestseller once banned in her native country, is out in english translation. The book of fate kindle edition by parinoush saniee author, sara khalili translator 4. There is a fourpagelong list of the many characters at the beginning of the book and a threepagelong glossary at the end. Mar 23, 2017 discover book depositorys huge selection of parinoush saniee books online. Reading my shares, i always wondered how is the female author who wrote it. The book of fate by saniee, parinoush 20 hardcover. The book of fate, book by parinoush saniee paperback. The book of fate by parinoush saniee books hachette australia. The book of fate, parinoush saniees newly translated novel, arrives amid a mild thunder clap of excitement published earlier this week and described by its publisher, little, brown, as fifty.
This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Originally banned in iran, and now translated into seven different languages, parinoush saniees bestselling the book of fate follows protagonist massoumeh as she struggles to keep afloat through five decades of political and social turmoil in tehran. Her novel the book of fate has been translated into 26 languages and the english. Iranian author parinoush saniees debut novel, an international bestseller once banned in her native country, is out in english translation. Sep 24, 20 the book of fate is a gentle reminder to all of us that selflessness and loyalty to family are important as are moral values and goodness of heart. Banned twice in iran, this uncompromising account of the life of an iranian woman is now one of the. My thought its a pungent and heartbreaking testimony that parinoush saniee delivers in this autobiographic novel. Spanning five turbulent decades of iranian history, from before the 1979 revolution, through the islamic republic and up to the present, the book of fate is a powerful story of friendship and passion, fear and hope and a rare insiders view of iranian society. The book of fate 2003 by parinoush saniee favorite author 3.
Massoumeh sadeghi, the teenage protagonist of the book of fate, always dreamed of getting a university education. The book of fate is the debut novel by iranian author parinoush saniee. A teenager in prerevolutionary tehran, massoumeh is an ordinary girl, passionate about learning. The book was initially banned by the iranian authorities, but when, remarkably, the ban was lifted in 2003, it became a best seller in iran. Parinoush saniee is a sociologist and psychologist. Buy the paperback book the book of fate by parinoush saniee at indigo.
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