“THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN” by Marjan Kamali
This is a story about the friendship of two young girls growing up against the backdrop of political unrest and instability…in the turbulence of Iran during volatile times. Their friendship spans decades from the 1950’s to present day. It’s a coming of age story as Ellie and Homa make life changing decisions and the conflicts they encounter. An unlikely friendship at the start, this is about feminism, activism, commitment to a cause or belief as well as love, devotion, betrayal and forgiveness. I must say that Kamali’s writing made me feel part of the friendship of Ellie and Homa…sharing in their simple joys of childhood, feeling the teenage stresses and jealousies playing out between them, their parents and friends…and experiencing their parting ways when they were young women and LIFE interrupted them.
THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN is an engaging story celebrating women, friendship, redemption…and triumph! Loved it!