Not Without My Daughter by Betty Mahmoody
The Harrowing True Story of a Mother's Courage
The book tells the harrowing true story of an American woman who travels to Iran with her Iranian husband and young daughter, only to find herself trapped in a culture and legal system that strips her of her rights and freedoms. As her husband becomes increasingly controlling and abusive, she realizes that he has no intention of letting them return to the United States. Determined to escape and protect her daughter, she embarks on a perilous journey, facing immense challenges and dangers in her quest for freedom. The narrative highlights themes of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child.
The 6910th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1987
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
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- Inte Utan Min Dotter
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 9th on The 100 Favorite Books of the French (Lire Magazine)