| Review by Kim | | I read other books I learned that the Saudis, the Afghans, and Iranians all have a tremendous love for their countries, and I find this fascinating. There are a few things I don't understand, maybe its because I was brought up to be my own woman, and I choose what I feel is good for me and my children. |
|  | | The Veil: Resistance or Repression? | | From the black, loose-fitting chador of Iran to the dense, gridlike facial veil on the body-enveloping burqa in Afghanistan, the veiling of Islamic women has fueled fierce debate within feminist circles about the perceived role of the hijab - roughly translated as the Islamic dress code for women - in enforcing gender exclusion and inequality. | | | | Book Review by Nancy Greenberg | | I want to congratulate Parvin Darabi & Romin P. Thomson for the beautiful and inspiring book, Rage Against the Veil that undoubtedly commemorates Homa Darabi's life and work more than one can ever imagine. To me the book is like a fertile seed that is planted in readers' mind and will take root in many different fashions—more than enough to keep Homa's life a valuable living memory. | | | Book Review from Truckee | | In a crowded public square in Tehran on February 21, 1994, Dr. Homa Darabi shouted, “Death to tyranny! Long live freedom! Long live Iran!” Then she poured gasoline over herself and | | | Book review by Margie Farber | | This is a story about the life of one woman, named Homa, and what led to her ultimate death by fire. It also has an historical significance that influenced her final decision. The historical factors, in this book, is from the time of the Shah to the | | | Various book reviews | | The story of Dr. Darabi's life is so eloquently written that I was unable to put the book down. The writers do a great job of brining awareness to the plight of women in Islamic countries by taking their readers through the life of Dr. Homa Darabi. I was sad and angry to learn about | |
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