From the Jacket
Set in Iran, this extraordinary debut novel takes readers into the everyday lives of the Kurds. Leila dreams of making films to bring the suppressed stories of her people onto the global stage, but obstacles keep piling up.
From the Discussion
"I found this book very interesting. The theme of lack of autonomy, both in Leila's struggle with her role as a woman in her society and the struggle of Kurdish nationalism in Iran, Iraq and Turkey was well done. The book also led me to do more research about Kurdish history, especially as it pertains to the last 40 years. It seems especially timely considering current events in the Middle East, the role that the Kurds have played at the forefront of the fight against ISIS, and the events in Afghanistan." - Suze
"Parts of this book were so difficult to read. Having said that, I found it very descriptive... The characters were well written with lots of depth and emotions. This book will be on all book club lists!" - arlenei
"I really enjoyed this book. I like reading about how people navigate through the struggles in their lives and reading about different cultures and places. It is interesting to see how differently people react and live while enduring the same circumstances. This book sheds a light on the mistreatment of people who are dominated by those in power." - Patricia Ann
