Journey from the land of no

Roya Hakakian's 'Journey from the Land of No' is a poignant memoir that captures the tumultuous years of the Iranian Revolution through the eyes of a young girl.

Growing up in a middle-class Jewish family in Tehran, Hakakian witnesses the gradual erosion of freedom and the rise of religious fundamentalism.

The book vividly portrays the transformation of Iranian society and the personal struggles of a young girl coming of age amidst political upheaval.

It explores themes of identity, displacement, and the search for belonging in a world turned upside down.

Through evocative prose, Hakakian offers a deeply personal and insightful account of a life forever changed by revolution.