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ja3m3's review against another edition
4.0
This is a very interesting memoir about a devout woman who became a judge in Iran before the Ayatollah Khomeni revolution. She supported the revolution, but soon lost her job as cleric leaders started to take away the rights of women. Ebadi will then spend the rest of her life fighting to regain women and children’s rights in Iran. I felt that this was a good introduction to events in Iran and the role the US played in bringing about the revolution. Do note that Ebadi has strong opinions of the US and the book does sometimes come across as judgmental, but she lived through the events and knows first-hand the impact that political intrigue can have on innocent women and children.
manaledi's review against another edition
5.0
I thought this was really good. I learned some things about Iranian history and about strength and humility. Extra bonus reading this as a lawyer because the law is a big part of her story.
eowyns_helmet's review against another edition
5.0
One of the great human rights memoirs. Ebadi is humble and strong; realistic and idealistic; and maintains a dogged faith in people's ability to change for the better.
persnickety_9's review against another edition
5.0
This book is probably one of the best I've ever read; it was assigned reading for my college history class, and I was admittedly a bit hesitant since it seemed to be about a heavy topic. While it was, it was also incredibly illuminating and educational. I read it in one night; the pace of the story is great and you really empathize with the people in her life. I'd recommend this for anyone who wants to understand life and current history a little better!
nytekit's review
5.0
This was a very intriguing book to read. I don't know much about Iran - present or past - so it was great to read about the country from the perspective of Shirin Ebadi, who experienced a lot as a woman in her position pre and post-revolution. It was also an easy read and an interesting one with a flowing plot that also provided historical context and information along with Ebadi's own experiences.
misspalah's review against another edition
5.0
A well written book. An inspiring story from a former judge, mother, daughter, wife and the most important label that i would like to outline in this book that she is indeed a rebel. She loves her country and she's very patriotic about her nation. Unfortunately, i am reading this book when i am already well-versed about Iran. I did find the tone of this book a bit flat. However, her tale is still inspiring to the core.
sophiemr's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
brazenbookbabe's review against another edition
dark
4.0
So many parallels to what is happening in the US today.