"A memoir about teaching Western Literature in revolutionary Iran, with profound and fascinating insights into both. A masterpiece." - Bernard Lewis, bestselling author of The Crisis of Islam

I enjoyed this book, in which the author describes her experiences as a professor at the University of Tehran and a period after she left the University. I would have enjoyed a little more breadth of insight into the broader culture of Iran, more than the focus on the Western Literature she was teaching. I'm not a student of literature, and thought she got bogged down in that subject a little. Still, I recommend this book. I've finished it and I'm passing it to my husband to read.

Note: this book is filling the slot for a book by an author from Iran in my attempt at the "Olympic Challenge" - reading books from all 202 countries that participate in the Olympics in 2 years.
The author was born & raised in Iran, but subsequently came to the US. If I find a book where the author has remained in Iran, I may replace this on the list.

I recently joined a book trading site called bookins which says that bookcrossing labels on books are okay. This is my first book being sent through that system and I'll put it into the mail asap. I hope it's enjoyed!