by Zarah Ghahramani (Author), Robert Hillman (With)
At the age of twenty, Zarah Ghahramani was swept off the streets of Tehran and taken to the notorious Evin prison, where criminals and political dissidents were held side by side in conditions of legendary brutality. In this richly textured memoir, she tells the terrifying, inspiring story of her time in prison. My Life as a Traitor celebrates a triumph of the individual over the state and is an affecting addition to the literature of struggle and dissent.
Author Biography
Zarah Ghahramani was born in Tehran in 1981. After her release from prison, she moved to Australia. My Life as a Traitor is her first book. Robert Hillman is a journalist and novelist who has traveled widely in the Middle East.
Number of Pages: 256
Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: January 06, 2009
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: My Life as a Traitor
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 6.6
Point Value: 12
