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 powerful story of friendship and passion, fear and hope. 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. She was formerly manager of the research department at the supreme coordination council for technical and vocational education in iran. 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. Her novel the book of fate has been translated into 26 languages and the english. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of fate. She has written several novels, of which the book of fate is the first. 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. 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. The book of fate by parinoush saniee overdrive rakuten. 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. Selected as one of world literature todays 75 notable translations of 20. 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. Banned twice in iran, this uncompromising account of the life of an iranian woman is.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The book of fate is the debut novel by iranian author parinoush saniee. The book of fate is a family saga with a cast of characters ranging from heroic to venal. 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. The book of fate kindle edition by saniee, parinoush, khalili, sara. Aug 31, 20 selected as one of world literature todays 75 notable translations of 20 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 powerful story of friendship and passion, fear and hope. The book of fate by saniee, parinoush 20 hardcover.
There is a fourpagelong list of the many characters at the beginning of the book and a threepagelong glossary at the end. 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. 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, book by parinoush saniee paperback. Buy the book of fate by saniee, parinoush, khalili, sara isbn. 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. My thought its a pungent and heartbreaking testimony that parinoush saniee delivers in this autobiographic novel. Banned twice in iran, this uncompromising account of the life of an iranian woman is now one of the. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Iranian author parinoush saniees debut novel, an international bestseller once banned in her native country, is out in english translation. 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. Rouen and upper normandy footprint focus guide includes. 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. Sahme man my share, 2003 the book of fate, parinoush saniee a teenager girl, passionate about learning. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Reading my shares, i always wondered how is the female author who wrote it. The book of fate by parinoush saniee for books sake. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. A teenager in prerevolutionary tehran, massoumeh is an average girl, passionate about learning. 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.
Though twice banned in her home country, it has become an. Download read the book of fate 2003 by parinoush saniee. Her fate, so long dictated by family loyalty and tradition, is now tied to the changing fortunes of her country. The book of fate ebook by parinoush saniee rakuten kobo.
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The book of fate by parinoush saniee books hachette australia. The book of fate by parinoush saniee 1 star ratings. Instead, she was forced into an arranged marriage with a man who lived a dangerous life in tehran as a political dissident. 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. 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. Spanning five turbulent decades in iranian history, from before the 1979. She worked as manager of the research department in supreme coordination council for technical and vocational education ministry in iran. The book of fate by parinoush saniee adds to growing. This does not make the kindle edition the easiest to read. She is the author of several novels, including the book of fate, which has been reprinted twentyone times in iran and is a bestseller in italy, romania, and norway. The book of fate is a powerful story of friendship and passion, fear and hope.
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