Mark Grace Grace itibaren Chirbury, Montgomery, Shropshire SY15 6BJ, Verenigd Koninkrijk
I enjoyed reading the parts of this memoir that described what life was like in Iran for educated women and others during the Iranian Revolution than I did the parts of the book where the women met for their book club meetings. I appreciated the courage of the author/teacher and her students, but I had a hard time feeling engaged in their lives. I thought that I would love this book more, but I did like it. It was interesting to think about how I would handle myself if I were required to live under such a regime.
An amazing eye-opener. Orenstein is a thorough investigator and questioner of every angle directed at the up and coming generation of pinkalicious girls. I felt truly enlightened by the time I finished the book. I believe I make choices for the things I buy all my children in a more responsible and thoughtful way. Very thought-provoking no matter your view point.
Diane Stanley simplifies significant historical events surrounding Cleopatra's life into this very readable account of Cleopatra, Julies Caesar, Antony and ultimately Augustus Caesar. One of the things she does especially well is to articulate sources what one should understand in terms of bias within historical accounts.