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Explore membershipsThe Lion Women of Tehran
Length
10 hours 29 minutes
Language
English
Narrators
Mozhan Navabi & Nikki Massoud
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“A wonderful story of a lifelong friendship through all of the turmoil in Iran from the 1950's through the present.”
— marggie • Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza
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“A beautiful book, heartbreaking and hopeful both. Complex, memorable characters for whom you feel and want so much. Homa, perhaps especially, and Ellie and all others, too. Themes of self determination, revolution, friendship, family, courage, integrity, cultural wealth and survivance… An epic tale of women’s rights and righteousness, and a beautiful testimony to the strength, conviction, and contributions of the lionesses of Iran.”
— Lauren • Possible Futures
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“Wow! Heartbreaking, yet encouraging and uplifting at the same time. What a beautiful story of friendship, strength and resilience in such a time of upheaval. Perfect narration, this story was told with heart and feeling. Everyone should hear this story. What a triumph. ”
— Julie • Gottwals Books
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“A fascinating glimpse at the history of Iran through the eyes of women. ”
— Jana • Inscribe Books
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“I loved this story of female friendship through the decades and learned a lot about Iran's recent history in the process. You will be hungry when you listen to this book - fair warning!”
— Ashley • Niche Books
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“I loved this book so much. The author’s weaving of the stories of these women’s lives is moving and eloquent. I learned so much about the struggle for women’s rights in Iran, and the depth of female relationships - mother/daughter, friends, marriage, etc - really shines through. The Stationary Shop from her so-named novel makes a little cameo which I also loved. Overall and wonderful book!”
— Jean • Books on Main
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“This is a powerful story about the depths of friendship between strong women and their impactful legacy. Starting in the 1950s, this story takes us through the tumultuous history of Iran.”
— Amber • Shop Around the Corner Books
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“A beautiful book of friendship, growing up, and standing by your values. ”
— Anne • Viewpoint Books
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“A touching portrayal of how two women from differing backgrounds weave in and out of each other's lives over the decades as they navigate friendship, injustice, and revolution. The Lion Women of Tehran was an incredibly moving story about resilience in the face of hardship, even when things seem irreparable. Highly recommend this, and with such compelling characters and themes, I'd also say it would be a perfect pick for book clubs! ”
— Nia • Black Bond Books
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“Set in Tehran in the 60s, we are thrown straight into a country in turmoil, seen through the eyes of two friends navigating childhood in different social and family circumstances. I loved this story, narrated brilliantly - I hung on to every word.”
— Michelle • Booktique
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“What would we do without women in our lives? Love and friendship are at the center of this book. This book immerses you in a time and place. It makes you want to be strong and powerful. And it makes you want to eat delicious food. ”
— Christi • Red Fern Booksellers
NATIONAL BESTSELLER An “evocative read and a powerful portrait of friendship, feminism, and political activism” (People) set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran—from 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 mother’s 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, learn to cook in the stone kitchen of Homa’s warm home, wander through the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar, and share their ambitions of becoming “lion women.” But their happiness is disrupted when Ellie and her mother are afforded the opportunity to return to their previous bourgeois life. Now a popular student at the best girls’ high school in Iran, Ellie’s memories of Homa begin to fade. Years later, however, her sudden reappearance in Ellie’s privileged world alters the course of both of their lives. Together, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences. “Reminiscent of The Kite Runner and My Brilliant Friend, The Lion Women of Tehran is a mesmerizing tale” (BookPage) of love and courage, and a sweeping exploration of how profoundly we are shaped by those we meet when we are young.
Marjan Kamali, born in Turkey to Iranian parents, is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lion Women of Tehran, The Stationery Shop, and Together Tea. She is the 2022 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Award. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages. Marjan lives with her family in the Boston area.
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Audiobook details
Author:
Marjan Kamali
Narrators:
Mozhan Navabi & Nikki Massoud
ISBN:
9781797175348
Length:
10 hours 29 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Audio
Publication date:
July 2, 2024
Edition:
Unabridged
Libro.fm rank:
#99 Overall
Genre rank:
#88 in Fiction
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