Not Without My Daughter
- 423 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Betty Mahmoody went to Iran in 1984 with her Iranian husband for a short visit, but once there her husband and his family would not let her leave.; Some copies shelved with fiction.
Betty Mahmoody Books
June 9, 1945
Betty Mahmoody’s work delves into the harrowing experiences of women and children caught between cultures and difficult marital circumstances. Her writing powerfully recounts true stories of estrangement and abuse, driven by a desire to illuminate the struggles of those impacted by cross-cultural conflicts. She champions understanding between diverse societies and offers a voice to those facing similar challenges. Her narratives aim to provide solace and advocate for the safety of children in bicultural families.
For the Love of a Child
- 293 pages
- 11 hours of reading
In this sequel to Not Without My Daughter , Betty Mahmoody describes her cultural readjustment to America, her constant fear of her husband's revenge, and her frustration with a legal system unable to offer her protection--but the story is not hers alone. Mahmoody describes her many encounters with others who have tried to escape similar situations, telling their dramatic stories with the sensitivity of one who knows only too well what they've been through and how far they still have to go. For The Love of a Child is a thrilling adventure with a vitally important message.
Een met een Iraanse man getrouwde Amerikaanse onderneemt met haar dochter een levensgevaarlijke ontsnappingspoging uit Iran.
Zana Muhsen, born and bred in Birmingham, is of Yemeni origin. When her father told her she was to spend a holiday with relatives in North Yemen, she jumped at the chance. Aged 15 and 13 respectively, Zana and her sister discovered that they had been literally sold into marriage, and that on their arrival they were virtually prisoners. They had to adapt to a completely alien way of life, with no running water, dung-plastered walls, frequent beatings, and the ordeal of childbirth on bare floors with only old women in attendance. After eight years of misery and humiliation Zana succeeded in escaping, but her sister is still there, and it seems likely that she will now never leave the country where she has spent more than half her life. This is an updated edition of Zana's account of her experiences.
This is the true story of what life is like for a Saudi Arabian Princess. Told to the author by a member of the Saudi Arabian Royal Family who wishes to remain anonymous, it describes a life of oppression and human rights violations.
Lányom nélkül soha
- 549 pages
- 20 hours of reading
Aus Liebe zu meiner Tochter
Die Zeit nacht der Flucht
Document: Kidnappés!
- 393 pages
- 14 hours of reading
L'histoire d'un kidnapping réalisé avec le soutien et l'aide logistique d'une communauté juive intégriste, les Satmars, et le portrait d'une femme, la narratrice, Belge de confession catholique, qui a su vaincre ses terreurs et le pouvoir de son mari, Israélien d'origine yéménite, pour sauver ses enfants.
