{"product_id":"half-the-world-paperback","title":"Half the World - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeissa Shahrak\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHalf the World\u003c\/em\u003e, Leissa Shahrak has crafted a novel that, for the first time, portrays the Iranian revolution on a personal level. Her fast-paced story features well-drawn characters torn with indecision--should they stay, or should they go--at a time when trust and friendship are challenged in the struggle to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Lawrence G. Potter, Adjunct Associate Professor, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1977, newlyweds Angela and Doug Weston embark on a journey to Iran for work, unaware of the impending Iranian revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAngela secures a teaching position at the University of Esfahan, determined to bridge cultural gaps despite encountering resistance from a failing student. Meanwhile, Doug strives to earn a bonus for his architectural firm, battling his own insecurities and suspicions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs past and present secrets strain their relationship, the escalating political and personal tensions threaten not only their marriage but also their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeissa Shahrak's historical novel, \u003cem\u003eHalf the World\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the challenges faced by a young couple in an era marked by political and cultural upheaval, resonating with themes relevant to contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 25, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43888853778567,"sku":"9798891323803","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/gqiK5ZR8Vq9798891323803.webp?v=1770767607","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/half-the-world-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}