Sattareh Farman-Farmaian
Sattareh Farman-Farmaian was an Iranian social worker, author, and the founder of the Tehran School of Social Work. She was born into a prominent family and used her position to advocate for social reform and women's rights in Iran. She is best known for her autobiography 'Daughter of Persia,' which recounts her personal history and the socio-political changes in Iran during the 20th century.
Books
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1. Daughter Of Persia: A Woman's Journey From Her Father's Harem Through The Islamic Revolution
This memoir recounts the extraordinary life of a woman born into a privileged family in early 20th-century Iran, who witnessed the dramatic shifts of her country's social and political landscape. Growing up in a polygamous household, she broke with tradition to pursue an education abroad, later returning to Iran to become a pioneering advocate for social reform and women's rights. Her story spans the rise and fall of the Pahlavi dynasty, the advent of the Islamic Revolution, and her subsequent exile, offering a personal lens on Iran's complex history and the role of women within it. Through her journey, she embodies the struggles and resilience of a nation in the face of modernity and change.
The 5316th Greatest Book of All Time
