Description: Iran Awakening A Memoir of Revolution and Hope by Shirin Ebadi (signed) Winner of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize with Azadeh Moaveni Easton Press First Edition Description: Leatherbound hardback book published by Easton Press in 2006. Bound in top grade tan leather with 22kt gold lettering and cover artwork. Hubbed spine, acid neutral paper with page edges gilded, satin moire endpapers, and a satin ribbon book mark sewn in. Collectors Note, certificate of authenticity, and unused publisher supplied bookplate laid in (not attached). Issued by Easton Press signed by the author on the limitation page without inscription or personalization. Book number 290 of 1,300 copies produced by Easton Press as part of the Signed First Editions series. Publisher's Note: The moving, inspiring memoir of one of the great women of our times, Shirin Ebadi, winner of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize and advocate for the oppressed, whose spirit has remained strong in the face of political persecution and despite the challenges she has faced raising a family while pursuing her work. Best known in this country as the lawyer working tirelessly on behalf of Canadian photojournalist, Zara Kazemi - raped, tortured and murdered in Iran - Dr. Ebadi offers us a vivid picture of the struggles of one woman against the system. The book movingly chronicles her childhood in a loving, untraditional family, her upbringing before the Revolution in 1979 that toppled the Shah, her marriage and her religious faith, as well as her life as a mother and lawyer battling an oppressive regime in the courts while bringing up her girls at home. Outspoken, controversial, Shirin Ebadi is one of the most fascinating women today. She rose quickly to become the first female judge in the country; but when the religious authorities declared women unfit to serve as judges she was demoted to clerk in the courtroom she had once presided over. She eventually fought her way back as a human rights lawyer, defending women and children in politically charged cases that most lawyers were afraid to represent. She has been arrested and been the target of assassination, but through it all has spoken out with quiet bravery on behalf of the victims of injustice and discrimination and become a powerful voice for change, almost universally embraced as a hero. Her memoir is a gripping story - a must-read for anyone interested in Zara Kazemi's case, in the life of a remarkable woman, or in understanding the political and religious upheaval in our world. Industry Reviews: "[A] memoir that is both a deft history of post-revolutionary Iran and a genuinely intimate recollection. It is fast-paced, suspenseful and spare, its details memorable and well-chosen. And it is a story that encapsulates the harsh choices that face those who live and fight for change within the Islamic Republic of Iran." (07/16/2006) Condition: Binding - near fine, upper corners very very slightly bumped, very slight shelfwear, a few slight flaws to the page edge gilding, otherwise like new. Dust jacket - none, as issued. Our Business Policies: Use the Contact Seller link near the top of this listing to see our FAQs, which should answer most questions about our business and listing policies. We have moved the extensive text we used to have here to those FAQs. Shipping and Packing: General Information: We always ship in sturdy new boxes with premium heavy duty packing tape, bubblewrap and filler to keep the item(s) away from the sides of the box. The pictures below show the boxes that we use for shipping. A Note On Customs: When customs forms are required for a shipment, we fill them out honestly, stating that the contents are merchandise and giving the price you paid for the item (not including the shipping) as the value. Please do not ask us to do otherwise. Take any customs duty that you will have to pay into consideration before making your purchase. Please note that many countries have restrictions on the import of certain goods and sometimes on the maximum value that can be shipped to the country by various shipping methods. Priority Mail International insurance cannot be purchased for all countries and some limit the amount of insurance that can be purchased (default indemnity coverage seems to apply to all countries). Details on shipping conditions by country can be found on the United States Post Office web site.
Price: 100 USD
Location: Fresno, California
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Book Title: Iran Awakening: A Memoir of Revolution and Hope
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Political
Inscribed: No
Format: Hardcover
Type: Memoir
Features: 1st Edition, Certificates of Authenticity (COA) Included, Book 290 of 1,300 Copies, Fine Leather Binding, All Page Edges Gilt, Satin Ribbon Bookmark
Author: Shirin Ebadi
Personalized: No
Publication Year: 2006
Language: English
Signed: Yes
Signed By: Shirin Ebadi
Publisher: Easton Press
Genre: Autobiography
