The Bathhouse
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Written 8-21-05
I went to Half Priced Books in search of The Time Travelers Wife or The Kite Runner to give to my mother-in-law for her birthday. I have read both and thought they were great, and I think she would too. Of course, it wasn't in, but I did find this book which looks very interesting also. I am going to read it and give it to her (we exchange used books as gifts often) although she is not a bookcrosser. She tends to pass her books around, so maybe someone else who ends up reading it will journal it.
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Written 8-21-05
I went to Half Priced Books in search of The Time Travelers Wife or The Kite Runner to give to my mother-in-law for her birthday. I have read both and thought they were great, and I think she would too. Of course, it wasn't in, but I did find this book which looks very interesting also. I am going to read it and give it to her (we exchange used books as gifts often) although she is not a bookcrosser. She tends to pass her books around, so maybe someone else who ends up reading it will journal it.
I read the book and have decided not to give it to my mother-in-law for her birthday. It is an intriguing story that I couldn't put down, but it was also heartbreaking. She says she doesn't like sad stuff, so I guess I will have to find somewhere else for this book to journey to.
I have decided to send this book out on a journey as a bookray. It received 4 stars, the most available, on reviews on Amazon. Here is the blurb from the back-With intense emotion and great literary skill, Farnoosh Moshiri has written one of the most moving novels to come out in years. This story begins with the arrest of a seventeen year old girl in the early days of the fundamentalist revolution in Iran. Imprisoned because of her brother's involvement with the leftist politics, she is placed in a makeshift jail, a former bathhouse, in which other women are held captive. Based on interviews with several Iranian women who had been imprisoned in such a place, The Bathhouse documents their torment but also their courage and humanity in the face of tyrants.
KarenZero (prefers US, anywhere if needed)
wyldewomin (In MA, ship anywhere)
1stlite (In US, ship anywhere)
Ilios (In US, ship US/Canada)
ProfWendi (Canada, ship anywhere)
okyrhoe (in Athens Greece, ship anywhere)
amberC (in Australia, Aussie shipping)
sydney2259 (in Australia, Aussie shipping)
Frangipanis (in Australia, Aussie shipping)
aleonblue (in Australia, ship anywhere)
Hengameh (in Iran, ship anywhere)
Bulan-Purnama (in Oregan, US ship)
guinaveve (in US)
Journal Entry 4 by guinaveve at Fellow BookCrosser in By mail / post / courier, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, September 8, 2005
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I am sending this off to the first ray participant. Enjoy!
I am sending this off to the first ray participant. Enjoy!
Just caught - thanks Guinaveve! Will read ASAP. Looks like a good one!
This was a quick read, in part because the language was so simple, but also because it's hard to put it down! The story of the narrator is sad and compelling, and she is a sympathetic character that any woman can identify with to some extent. Overall, an interesting and sad read!
Will send to the next reader ASAP!
9/27: just waiting for wyldewomin's address.
Will send to the next reader ASAP!
9/27: just waiting for wyldewomin's address.
Journal Entry 7 by KarenZero at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, September 29, 2005
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Off to the next reader!
Off to the next reader!
Journal Entry 8 by wyldewomin from East Bridgewater, Massachusetts USA on Thursday, November 24, 2005
Sorry for not registering it sooner. It got snowed under a pile. It should leave my hands tomorrow.
Journal Entry 9 by wyldewomin at Post Office in a RABCK, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, November 24, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (11/25/2005 UTC) at Post Office in a RABCK, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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Incredibly disturbing, esp the ending. It is difficult to understand the level of cruelty that humans visit upon each other in the name of religion.
Thanks for sharing
Incredibly disturbing, esp the ending. It is difficult to understand the level of cruelty that humans visit upon each other in the name of religion.
Thanks for sharing
Came in the mail today. Wonderful timing, was just looking for something to read. Will start this now.
Just finished, a pretty quick read. I am always amazed at the depth of cruelty that man can accomplish.
The pain inflicted on this woman with no regret seen is horrifying. Unfortunately, this happens in so many areas of the world.
Good book, would recommend to anyone to see how low man can go.
Thanks for sharing.
The pain inflicted on this woman with no regret seen is horrifying. Unfortunately, this happens in so many areas of the world.
Good book, would recommend to anyone to see how low man can go.
Thanks for sharing.
Going in the mail to Ilios today.
I just received this book today. I am very excited because today was my last exam of the semester. I expect to get to this book in a couple of days. Thank you for sharing this, and merry Xmas to all!
I finished this book last night, and as other BXers before me mentioned it, it was hard to put down. This is a quick read and a very important read, for all of us who do not have to live in a religious dictatorship.
Of course, this book is tragic, sad, and the situations these women endure are repulsive and unacceptable. But the saddest part was to realize that that country's options were all equivalent: the monarchy used the same techniques to quiet dissidents than the islamic republic, and interestingly enough, the same techniques would have been used, had a socialist dictatorship come to life, as Hamid stated wisely before being executed.
What I take away from this read is that no matter what your ideology is (socialist, islamic, or monarchist), if it does not involve democracy and respect for human rights, it is worthless and no better than your enemy's ideology.
Of course, this book is tragic, sad, and the situations these women endure are repulsive and unacceptable. But the saddest part was to realize that that country's options were all equivalent: the monarchy used the same techniques to quiet dissidents than the islamic republic, and interestingly enough, the same techniques would have been used, had a socialist dictatorship come to life, as Hamid stated wisely before being executed.
What I take away from this read is that no matter what your ideology is (socialist, islamic, or monarchist), if it does not involve democracy and respect for human rights, it is worthless and no better than your enemy's ideology.
Journal Entry 15 by Ilios at post office in Mail, Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Released 18 yrs ago (1/11/2006 UTC) at post office in Mail, Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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Mailing out to ProfWendi today via airmail. Happy Reading!
Mailing out to ProfWendi today via airmail. Happy Reading!
Wheeeee a book in my mailbox! I've really been looking forward to reading this one...
Loved the big alligator postcard, "Anytime is snacktime in Flordia!" LOL Thanks, Ilios! :)
Loved the big alligator postcard, "Anytime is snacktime in Flordia!" LOL Thanks, Ilios! :)
I read the book shortly after I received it, but haven't had the time to journal it until now..!
I picked up the book one morning while I was waiting for a bus to run some errands, and didn't put it down until I was finished it. Didn't bother doing the errands; they just didn't seem so important. What an incredible book. A remarkable technique - the writer giving such powerful political commentary through the eyes and experiences of an unnamed young woman. I also found many of the scenes intense and evocative, such was the writer's ability to involve the reader. The book leaves you with many ethical, political, and thoughtful questions.
Off to okyrhoe in Greece...
I picked up the book one morning while I was waiting for a bus to run some errands, and didn't put it down until I was finished it. Didn't bother doing the errands; they just didn't seem so important. What an incredible book. A remarkable technique - the writer giving such powerful political commentary through the eyes and experiences of an unnamed young woman. I also found many of the scenes intense and evocative, such was the writer's ability to involve the reader. The book leaves you with many ethical, political, and thoughtful questions.
Off to okyrhoe in Greece...
Arrived at my PO Box today. Thanks guinaveve & ProfWendi!
The quiet endurance of the nameless girl as she suffers the indignities of captivity is unsettling to read about. One wishes she would react at some point, either by reason or by insanity, as some of her fellow prisoners did.
Although she does construct meaning out of her ordeal - as the first person narrator she is 'writing' an account that is considerably more substantial than her superficial adolescent journals which are taken away from her upon her arrest - it is uncertain whether she matures enough to question the nature of her condition upon release from the tortures of the bathhouse. It seems to me she is thrown out onto the street, free to go home (wherever/whatever that might be), but without an adequate sense of self-awareness. Her consciousness is still captive, or at least, it has yet to be actualized.
Although she does construct meaning out of her ordeal - as the first person narrator she is 'writing' an account that is considerably more substantial than her superficial adolescent journals which are taken away from her upon her arrest - it is uncertain whether she matures enough to question the nature of her condition upon release from the tortures of the bathhouse. It seems to me she is thrown out onto the street, free to go home (wherever/whatever that might be), but without an adequate sense of self-awareness. Her consciousness is still captive, or at least, it has yet to be actualized.
It was waiting for me when i got home from work today. I have a few other bookrings at the moment but will get to this one before too ong.
Thankyou for the postcard, I will be taking it to school with me tomorrow. One of the classes i work with has been talking about houses in other countries and it is very appropriate. Haritos St (where i live until next month) is named after a Greek family.
Thankyou for the postcard, I will be taking it to school with me tomorrow. One of the classes i work with has been talking about houses in other countries and it is very appropriate. Haritos St (where i live until next month) is named after a Greek family.
A moving, important story. I finished this book yesterday and still can't put into words how this book has made me feel. I'm not yet ready to start another book, this one is still with me.
Thankyou for sharing guinaveve.
Posting to sydney2259 today.
Thankyou for sharing guinaveve.
Posting to sydney2259 today.
Received this week, it is next on the TBR pile, hope to move it along within a couple of weeks. Many thanks :)
Somewhat disturbing in parts, but definately worth reading. Am now sending on to Frangipanis (formely known as tagzbyjulie) in Queensland, will post next week. Thanks for sharing...
This book arrived today, and has been added to my TBR pile ... thanks ...
An intruiging book that I found very hard to put down ... thanks for sharing ...
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I am forwarding this book to the next reader either tomorrow or the next day.
I received this book late last week and finished reading it on the weekend. A very moving story which tells the tale of so many women (and men) who are political prisoners with very little reason, and treated so appallingly. A tragic, but very worthwhile read.
Thank to all for sharing the book.
Have PM's the next reader for an address.
Thank to all for sharing the book.
Have PM's the next reader for an address.
Journal Entry 28 by aleonblue at To the next participant in By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, September 21, 2006
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Posting this book off to the next read - in Iran! Thanks to all for sharing the book.
Posting this book off to the next read - in Iran! Thanks to all for sharing the book.
the book is here. it has to wait cause i have two other books ahead of it.and between us, i'm afraid of reading the book and get more depressed(I live in Iran). anyway , thanks for sharing. i'll write more when i read the book.
well, it's finished and i'm more depressed. it reminded me of those old days and of all these days that we have ahead. I don't like to write about politics and anything related to it that goes on in Iran. so , i choose to stay silent and just thank guinaveve for sharing.
it was a simple and fast read.
it was a simple and fast read.
Finally, the book is here in Oregon arrived safely today! I will start right away and hope to finish before end of this month. Reading the journal, this book has travelled extensively around the globe. Thank you Hengameh for mailing the book.
I finished reading this book several days ago. But resisted myself to journal until the story I just read sunk in. I found this story very disturbing. It is well written in simple language. An ideology derived from religion and mix in with politics is a recipe for disaster. Especially in this part of the world. At the end the reader will have a lasting memory of the narrator's horendous experienced in captivity. A book worth reading.
Thank you guinaveve for sharing this book. Mailing back to you this week.
This book is back in my hands. It has traveled so much, I am not sure what to do with it now. I think I might wild release it with a note in the front listing everywhere it has traveled. Hopefully that will intrigue the next finder enough to log on and journal the book.
Thanks to all of the participants. I hope you found the book interesting.
Thanks to all of the participants. I hope you found the book interesting.
I made a note inside this book about all of its travels. Hopefully it will inspire the next finder to make a journal entry letting us know where it is now. I plan on leaving this book in Kentucky somewhere on Saturday.
I tried to release this at Big Bone Lick State Park in Kentucky today, but my mom saw it and decided she wanted to read it. I gave it to her, and she is going to release somewhere when she is done.
Journal Entry 36 by guinaveve at controlled release in n/a, A Colleague -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, March 31, 2007
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Gave to my mom.
Gave to my mom.
Once again, this book is back in my possession. My mom gave it back and said she couldn't get into it. I will release it elsewhere later.
Journal Entry 38 by guinaveve at TNT- Tumble, Cheer, and Dance in Maineville, Ohio USA on Saturday, September 29, 2007
Released 16 yrs ago (9/26/2007 UTC) at TNT- Tumble, Cheer, and Dance in Maineville, Ohio USA
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I put this where the magazines go up on the wall by the pop machine.
I put this where the magazines go up on the wall by the pop machine.
