Half the World
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In Half the World, Leissa Shahrak has crafted a novel that, for the first time, portrays the Iranian revolution on a personal level. Her fast-paced story features well-drawn characters torn with indecision--should they stay, or should they go--at a time when trust and friendship are challenged in the struggle to survive. - Lawrence G. Potter, Adjunct Associate Professor, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University. --- In 1977, newlyweds Angela and Doug Weston embark on a journey to Iran for work, unaware of the impending Iranian revolution. Angela secures a teaching positi...
In Half the World, Leissa Shahrak has crafted a novel that, for the first time, portrays the Iranian revolution on a personal level. Her fast-paced story features well-drawn characters torn with indecision--should they stay, or should they go--at a time when trust and friendship are challenged in the struggle to survive. - Lawrence G. Potter, Adjunct Associate Professor, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University. --- In 1977, newlyweds Angela and Doug Weston embark on a journey to Iran for work, unaware of the impending Iranian revolution. Angela secures a teaching position at the University of Esfahan, determined to bridge cultural gaps despite encountering resistance from a failing student. Meanwhile, Doug strives to earn a bonus for his architectural firm, battling his own insecurities and suspicions. As past and present secrets strain their relationship, the escalating political and personal tensions threaten not only their marriage but also their lives. Leissa Shahrak's historical novel, Half the World, delves into the challenges faced by a young couple in an era marked by political and cultural upheaval, resonating with themes relevant to contemporary society.
