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Persepolis

Marjane Satrapi

An insightful and poignant memoir of growing up in Iran, Persepolis is a unique portrayal of daily life in an ever-changing country. Marjane Satrapi's childhood is infused with the country's complicated history, from her Marxist upbringing to her great-grandfather's reign as emperor. With raw honesty and a touch of humor, Persepolis blends tragedy and humor to create a beautiful and profound memoir.
Publish Date
2007-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
2007-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2003
Goodreads Rating
4.39
ISBN
8601400799079
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2016-05-16T00:00:00.000Z
Satrapi's deceptively simple, almost whimsical drawings belie the seriousness and rich complexity of her story--but it’s also very funny too.      source
2019-02-14T17:57:50.000Z
Reading can improve our competence in empathy and reduce unconscious bias, among other benefits. Here are a few book recommendations to guide you in this endeavor. #emotionalintelligence #empathy #EI      source