Hanka de Haas-de Roos Books

Christoforos, stamvader en vader van talloze kinderen, is de ziel en drijvende kracht van zijn familie. Hij woont met als zijn nazaten in een labyrintachtig huis. Zoals de mooie, levensgevaarlijke Isychios, de maanziek Joulia, de doofstomme Gabriel, de tovenares Persa en de dichtbehaarde Apostolakos.In deze saga volgen we het leven van Christoforos’ bizarre familie, die in een wereld leeft vol fantasie en meeslepende avonturen.Op het uur van hun dood verschijnen bij sommige personages de wolven. Niet de vleesetende wilde dieren, maar als wonderlijke priesters en zielenbegeleiders.

Throughout her remarkable career as a lawyer, writer, activist, and dissident, Shirin Ebadi has been a powerful advocate for Iran, her voice echoing well beyond its borders. As a dedicated human rights champion and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, she has instilled hope for a better future in both Iran and the world. In this memoir, Ebadi shares her firsthand account of standing courageously at a pivotal moment in history. Renowned for defending women and children in politically sensitive cases, she reveals her public career alongside her private life, including her faith, experiences, and the desire to maintain a traditional lifestyle while being a rebellious voice in a repressive society. Ebadi reflects on her upbringing in a modest Tehran home, her education, and her rise as Iran's most accomplished female jurist in the mid-1970s. She articulates her initial hopes during the 1979 Islamic Revolution and her subsequent disillusionment with the regime led by hard-line clerics. She recounts the humiliation of being demoted to a clerk after women were deemed unfit to serve as judges. Her narrative critiques the oppressive patriarchy that has stripped women of their rights and citizens of their political freedoms. Yet, in sharing her story, Ebadi emerges not as a larger-than-life figure but as a relatable woman—a devoted daughter, wife, and mother who balances her activism with her family responsibilities, even amidst the threats of

Set against a backdrop of culinary rivalry, two neighbors, Dimitris and Damocles, engage in a humorous competition to win the affection of their shared love, Nana. Their battle unfolds through increasingly extravagant dishes, featuring a variety of Aegean delicacies, as they attempt to impress her with their cooking skills. The story blends romance and comedy, showcasing how their rivalry escalates into a delicious duel, ultimately leading to unexpected twists in their quest for Nana's heart.

Op haar sterfbed vertelt een hoogbejaarde vrouw over een cruciale vriendschap met een andere vrouw, die grote invloed op haar leven heeft gehad.

/ 9789053339626 / Novels / Nederlands / Dutch / Néerlandais / Niederländisch / paperback / 13 x 20 cm / 248 .pp /