Even After All This Time: A Story of Love, Revolution, and Leaving Iran

Name: Even After All This Time: A Story of Love, Revolution, and Leaving Iran
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Book Synopsis: At the age of ten, a young Iranian girl witnesses the horror of her father's execution and escapes the revolution with her sister. Growing up in Tehran in the 1970s, Afschineh Latifi and her sister and two brothers enjoyed a life of luxury and privilege. Their father, a self-made man, had worked his way up from nothing to become a colonel in the Shah's army, and their mother, a woman of equally modest roots, had made a career for herself as a respected schoolteacher. But in February, 1979, Colonel Latifi was arrested by members of the newly installed Khomeini regime, and publicly pilloried as an "Enemy of God." Some months later, after having been shunted from one prison cell to another, and without benefit of a legitimate trial, Colonel Latifi was summarily executed. Fearing for the safety of her children, Mrs. Latifi made a wrenching decision: to send her daughters, ages ten and eleven, to the west, splitting up the family until they could safely reunite. Out on their own, Afschineh and her sister, Afsaneh, were forced to become strong young women before they'd even had a childhood. Even After All This Time is a story of hope and heartache, a story of a family torn apart for six harrowing years, and finally coming together to rebuild in America. In the richly evocative tradition of the bestselling Reading Lolita in Tehran, this is a story of a family that had the courage to dream impossible dreams and to make them come true against impossible odds.

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In the captivating memoir, "Even After All This Time: A Story of Love, Revolution, and Leaving Iran," Afschineh Latifi shares her gripping journey of survival and resilience. From witnessing her father's execution to escaping the revolution with her sister, Afschineh's story takes readers on a rollercoaster of emotions and leaves them with a profound understanding of the power of family and determination.

Set against the backdrop of Tehran in the 1970s, readers are transported to a time of luxury and privilege, where Afschineh and her siblings enjoyed a comfortable life. However, their world shatters when their father, a highly respected colonel in the Shah's army, is arrested and executed by the Khomeini regime. This tragic event forces Afschineh and her sister to navigate a treacherous path to survival.

As Afschineh and her sister find themselves alone and vulnerable in a foreign land, they are confronted with challenges beyond their years. Their journey to become strong young women in the face of adversity is truly inspiring. "Even After All This Time" is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the unwavering capacity to hope, even in the darkest of times.

With echoes of the acclaimed "Reading Lolita in Tehran," Afschineh's memoir offers a unique perspective on the Iranian revolution. It is a story that transcends borders and reminds us of the universal nature of human dreams and aspirations. Prepare to be immersed in a tale of love, heartache, and ultimate triumph as Afschineh shares her family's six-year struggle to rebuild their lives in America.

Don't miss out on this captivating memoir that will leave you feeling inspired and emotionally moved. Experience the power of resilience and the strength of the human spirit when you immerse yourself in "Even After All This Time: A Story of Love, Revolution, and Leaving Iran."

Get your copy today and delve into this remarkable journey of survival and dreams against all odds.

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