If you have the best of intentions about b ook clubs\, but don't always get the book read\, this is for you! If you w ant to try a new genre without committing to a full book\, this is also fo r you. This month\, we'll be reading \;Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.
\nBook summary:< br />In powerful black-and-white comic strip images\, Satrapi tells the coming-of-age story of her life in Tehran from ages 6 to 14\, years t hat saw the overthrow of the Shah&rsquo\;s regime\, the triumph of the Isl amic Revolution\, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The intell igent and outspoken only child of committed Marxists and the great-grandda ughter of one of Iran&rsquo\;s last emperors\, Marjane bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country.
\nP ersepolis \;paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Ira n and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. Marjane&rsquo\;s child&rsquo\;s-eye view of dethroned emperors\, state-sa nctioned whippings\, and heroes of the revolution allows us to learn as sh e does the history of this fascinating country and of her own extraordinar y family. Intensely personal\, profoundly political\, and wholly original\ , \;Persepolis \;is at once a story of growing up and a r eminder of the human cost of war and political repression. It shows how we carry on\, with laughter and tears\, in the face of absurdity. And\, fina lly\, it introduces us to an irresistible little girl with whom we cannot help but fall in love.
\nPlease contact Emily Bedwell at ebedwell@mc pl.info \;if you have any questions about this program.
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