"Not Without My Daughter" by Betty Mahmoody narrates the harrowing true story of a mother and her daughter being held in Iran against their will. The author gives a detailed account of their escape from Iran after being taken there by the husband and father, showcasing themes of courage, resilience, and survival in the face of danger and the unknown. The writing style captures the reader's attention, offering a compelling and engaging narrative that keeps readers on the edge until the last page.
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The book contains high content warnings related to themes of domestic abuse, cultural oppression, and imprisonment.
From The Publisher:
In August 1984, Michigan housewife Betty Mahmoody accompanied her husband to his native Iran for a two-week vacation. To her horror, she found herself and her four-year-old daughter, Mahtob, virtual prisoners of a man rededicated to his Shiite Moslem faith, in a land where women are near-slaves and Americans are despised. Their only hope for escape lay in a dangerous underground that would not take her child...
Now the true story of this courageous woman and her breathtaking odyssey bursts upon the screen in the Pathe Entertainment production starring Academy Award-winner Sally Field!
Not Without My Daughter is a Literary Guild Alternate Selection.
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About the Author:
Betty Mahmoody is an author and public speaker, best known for her book Not Without My Daughter, the basis of the film by the same name.
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