The Wind in My Hair: My Fight for Freedom in Modern Iran - Softcover

VIRAGO

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0349008949 ISBN 13: 9780349008943

Publisher: VIRAGO, 2018

Synopsis

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About the Author

Masih Alinejad is a journalist and activist from a small village in Iran. When she posted a photo of herself without her veil, or hijab, on her Facebook page, she sparked a social-media liberation movement, 'My Stealthy Freedom'. With the creation of 'My Stealthy Freedom' Masih has gained over one million supporters around the world, and inspired Islamic women everywhere to take a stand for their basic human rights. She's been covered by the media from Vogue, to the Guardian, the New York Times and beyond. Last year she was the recipient of the Women's Rights Award from the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy.

Review

The Wind in My Hair paints a vivid portrait of modern Iran and chronicles her journey from Iran to Britain and finally the United States * New York Times * Gutsy Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad tells her life story in a chatty, confiding tone . . . Alinejad's experiences make for a compelling and eye-opening read * Christian Science Monitor * The road to expulsion is paved with scoops,' she writes. It's the content of those scoops, along with the graft and corruption underlying a regime that is still made up of politicians, that will be of interest to readers . . . Alinejad's account provides a timely glimpse behind the Iranian curtain * Kirkus * [Alinejad's] descriptions of life as a journalist and activist will captivate readers interested in Iran, international affairs, gender equality, and human rights * Booklist * Masih Alinejad's inspiring journey from an ordinary working-class village girl in Iran into a transnational activist-journalist is a testimony to not only her talents and passionate dedication to equal rights, but also to the aspiration and determination of many Iranian women whose stories are recounted by her. Masih's courageous journey is part of a growing women's rights movement that resonates with women everywhere -- Nayereh Tohidi, Director, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at California State, Northridge Masih Alinejad's personal story is intriguing and inspiring. For her freedom is not just political but existential, which is why Masih's voice is so important to Iran's civil society and the Iranian people's struggles for freedom and democracy -- Azar Nafisi, author of Reading Lolita in Tehran and The Republic of Imagination Masih Alinejad is a fearless champion for women's rights. She built her career as a reporter uncovering powerful truths and writing passionately in support of human rights in a country where doing so meant risking one's freedom and safety. Her book is a must-read for anyone who cares about women's equality and autonomy-in Iran, the United States, and everywhere -- Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and Founder of LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org With mighty righteousness on her side and bravery in her heart, Masih Alinejad is a flame-thrower for the rights of all women who live under the thumb of repression and injustice -- Tina Brown, author of The Vanity Fair Diaries

Edition details

• Publisher: VIRAGO
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0349008949
• ISBN 13: 9780349008943
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320