Persepolis

The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is a remarkable memoir about growing up as a young girl in revolutionary Iran. It is written in a comic book style, which makes it unique and an easy read. An Iranian friend loaned me this book because of my interest in learning about cultures that we, as Westerners, know little about. The true stories, not the stories fabricated by the media. This story ignited many emotions (including happiness and laughter) and humbled me. The fight for freedom, the hunger to be heard, the restraints of opportunity and the sheer frustration of wanting to be your own person. The wars, devastation, heartache and the shattering of innocent lives made me realise, there are many cultures we don’t truly know. I highly recommend this book. It will open your eyes to a political and social culture that has stood the test of time … and survived.