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Searching for Hassan - A Journey to the Heart of Iran (Paperback)
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Searching for Hassan - A Journey to the Heart of Iran (Paperback)
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List price R495
Loot Price R414
Discovery Miles 4 140
You Save R81 (16%)
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The "astonishing and deeply poignant" (The Washington Post) memoir
of one man's search for a beloved family friend explores the depth
of Iranian culture and the sweep of its history, and transcends
today's news headlines to remind us of the humanity that connects
us all. Growing up in Tehran in the 1960s, Terence Ward and his
brothers were watched over by Hassan, the family's cook,
housekeeper, and cultural guide. After an absence of thirty years
and much turmoil in Iran, Ward embarks on a quixotic pilgrimage
with his family in search of their lost friend. However, as they
set out on this improbable quest with no address or phone number,
their only hope lies in their mother's small black and white
photograph taken decades before. Crossing the vast landscape of
ancient Persia, Ward interweaves its incredibly rich past, while
exploring modern Iran's deep conflicts with its Arab neighbors and
our current administration. Searching for Hassan puts a human face
on the long-suffering people of the Middle East with this
inspirational story of an American family who came to love and
admire Iran and its culture through their deep affection for its
people. The journey answers the question, "How far would you go for
a friend?" Including a revised preface and epilogue, this new and
updated edition continues to demonstrate that Searching for Hassan
is as relevant and timely as ever in shaping conversations and ways
of thinking about different cultures both in the US and around the
world.
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