Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

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Originally published to wide critical acclaim in France, where it elicited comparisons to Art Spiegelman's Maus, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi's wise, funny, and heartbreaking memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The intelligent and outspoken only child of committed Marxists and the great-granddaughter of one of Iran's last emperors, Marjane bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country.

Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran: of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life and of the enormous toll repressive regimes exact on the individual spirit. Marjane’s child's-eye-view of dethroned emperors, state-sanctioned whippings, and heroes of the revolution allows us to learn as she does the history of this fascinating country and of her own extraordinary family. Intensely personal, profoundly political, and wholly original, Persepolis is at once a story of growing up and a stunning reminder of the human cost of war and political repression. It shows how we carry on, through laughter and tears, in the face of absurdity. And, finally, it introduces us to an irresistible little girl with whom we cannot help but fall in love.

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IPURCHASED THISBOOK FOR MY GRANDAUGHTER SHE HAS TO READ IT FOR SCHOOLSO I REALLY DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT THE BOOK

This is the story of many Iranians who had to leave their country because of a stupid regime. The story is simple, effective and also funny. I recommend this book to everybody on Earth, especially to people wearing beards :) I bought the two books for the wedding of my uncle (who was born in Iran). We have already seen the movie which is really good and so well made. I would like to thank Marjan Satrapi to finally give another image of Iran to people who still think that everybody there wears a beard and yells "Allah" every two seconds.

The book came in fantastic condition, except on the front was a sticker that said "portland library please return" or something to that effect, so i feel a little bit like i have a library-stolen book [the review said "like new" when i bought it i think], otherwise, it really does seem new.

Makes a great gift. I found it to be more compelling than the film. It is witty, whole-hearted, and sincere. This book is a necessary female voice on the Muslim history and experience in Iran. The first thought that crossed my mind was, "Really. At first when I opened this book I was completely skeptical. A GRAPHIC novel." Still, it came highly recommended, so I gave it a go. This book is great for bookclubs, ungrateful teenagers, women, friends, anyone wishing to understand Iran, etc.

Satrapi is. What an incredible lady Ms. This is in my favorites list. I absolutely loved this graphic novel. It is told in a tone I can't quite describe, but it's innocent yet heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. It gave me insights into a society and a people I would have not otherwise had.

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