Hooman Majd (Livres)

Hooman Majd Livres

Hooman Majd, né à Téhéran et éduqué en Occident, apporte une perspective unique à son écriture, se concentrant souvent sur la culture et la politique de l'Iran. Son œuvre explore des questions sociales et politiques complexes avec perspicacité et esprit, offrant aux lecteurs un accès accessible à un monde souvent mal compris. Le parcours personnel de Majd, mêlant tradition iranienne et influences occidentales, informe sa voix narrative distinctive.

The Ayatollah Begs to Differ

320pages
12 heures de lecture

3,8(1891)Évaluer

Including a new preface that discusses the Iranian mood during and after the June 2009 presidential election and subsequent protests, this is an intimate look at a paradoxical country from a uniquely qualified journalist. The grandson of an eminent ayatollah and the son of an Iranian diplomat, Hooman Majd offers perspective on Iran's complex and misunderstood culture through an insightful tour of Iranian culture, introducing fascinating characters from all walks of life, including zealous government officials, tough female cab drivers, and open-minded, reformist ayatollahs. It's an Iran that will surprise readers and challenge Western stereotypes. A Los Angeles Times and Economist Best Book of the Year With a New Preface