Jewels of Allah: The Untold Story of Women in Iran by Nina Ansary, ISBN 9780986406409
Presentation copy inscribed, dated & signed by the author on the front free end paper thus: "Dear Dominic - It was an absolute pleasure to meet you - With gratitude and warmest regards - Nina Ansary 5/18"; Revela Press, LA, USA 2015 1st ed, 312pp., text sound, old erased pencil price & date visible to the top right hand corner of the front free end paper, rear board very slightly warped, bumping & rubbing to board corners at the bottom, slight bumping & rubbing to the top of both boards, bumping to the base of the rear board, very slight bumping & rubbing to the top of the spine - heavier to the base, one small bump to spine - more prominent on the dust jacket which is a bit rubbed & creased at the top of the front & spine & bottom corners, both front & rear also have a number of marks, scratches & indentations.
Nina Ansary's book Jewels of Allah: The Untold Story of Women in Iran was published in 2015. The book highlights stories of Iranian women and follows the history of women's liberation in Iran both before and after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The book received positive reviews; Kirkus Reviews called it "well-documented and persuasively written examination of the change in Iranian women’s status" and The New York Times stated that its premise is "both gripping and features a clever thought-provoking twist." The book has also won multiple awards, including the International Book Award for Women's Issues; Eric Hoffer Award for Best Culture Book, Best Book Cover, and Best Debut Author; Indie Book Award for Historical Non-Fiction and Women's Issues; ForeWord IndieFab Award for Women's Studies; and Best Book Award for Women's Issues.
Nina Ansary (born 1966, Tehran, Iran) is an Iranian–American historian and author best known for her work on women's equity in Iran. Ansary's research has notably countered conventional assumptions of the progress of women in Iran while continuing to advocate for full emancipation. In 2015, Women's eNews recognized Ansary as one of "21 leaders of the 21st Century" and in 2019 she was honoured with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
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