Brian Griffith's Blog - Posts Tagged "women"

The Exterminationg Angel Press published this short account from my book "The Gardens of Their Dreams." https://exterminatingangel.com/mama-n...

"Everybody says women are like water. I think it's because water is the source of life, and it adapts itself to its environment. Like women, water also gives of itself wherever it goes to nurture life." -- Xinran, "The Good Women of China."The Good Women of China: Hidden Voices

Down to WWII, probably most Christians still accepted an autocrat’s world view, in which the universe was an empire with an emperor, and all lesser beings were judged by how well they obeyed the emperor’s men. In that worldview, it seemed that the primary question in life, between men, women, children, or neighbors, was “Who has the higher rank? Who will command, and who will obey?” It was mainly Christian women who offered a different worldview, in which the created universe is a community, and the most important question among its members is “How good can our relations get?”Correcting Jesus: 2000 Years of Changing the Story

Thanks to Yowann Byghan for his kind words about my book on the cultures and religions of Chinese women. It's great to hear from a scholar of world mythology, animal lore, goddesses, and Druidism.
He wrote,
"I’ve just finished reading A Galaxy of Immortal Women. It’s a superb book. The content is extremely interesting and very authoritative, but at the same time very readable. Again, you carry your learning very lightly, and the book is organised and structured very cleverly. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and I will be going through it again with a fine-toothed comb as I continue working on my encyclopedia of goddesses." A Galaxy of Immortal Women: The Yin Side of Chinese Civilization

Mother Persia engages the reader with a plethora of well researched subjects covering women from the pre-Islamic era to modern times. Fascinatingly written, the authors look at gender equality, sexuality, spirituality, politics and the roles Iranian women have played challenging and establishing their places in Persian civilization. Peppered with personal stories of women, using their poetry, literature and arts, the writers describe the intelligence, courage, and tenacity of these women. Mother Persia is an intriguing read that will be enjoyed by multiple audiences from book clubs to university classes.” – Bridget Blomfield, author of "The Language of Tears: My Journey into the World of Shi’i Muslim Women."

"The period of male monopoly on leading and defining Islam is ending."Mother Persia: Women in Iran's History

Zhinia Noorian and Brian Griffith’s "Mother Persia: Women in Iran’s History" is an eye-opening narrative of the courage and strength of the women of Iran. This commendable work takes us on a wondrous journey in time and place, starting from its ancient history, but with a special focus on contemporary Iran. With simple eloquence, and clear prose, the book captures the incredible resilience and determination of these women, by showing the reader the intricate presence and their triumph in the face of adversity. Griffith and Noorian offer a balanced, captivating, and empowering account of the women of Iran. Overall, "Mother Persia" is an inspiring read on the often-overlooked history of Iranian women and their remarkable achievements. It is a must read for anyone interested in the history of women’s empowerment. – Dr. Negar Davari Ardakani, Associate Professor of Linguistics, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran.

The tobacco revolt set a precedent in several ways. For the first time, women across Persia organized through the social grapevine for a common action. They performed that action regardless of support or opposition from their husbands or fathers. They defied their ruler, and successfully stood up to a foreign colonial superpower. And they did all this almost entirely without violence, through the power of peaceful non-cooperation.Mother Persia: Women in Iran's History

The tobacco revolt set a precedent in several ways. For the first time, women across Persia organized through the social grapevine for a common action. They performed that action regardless of support or opposition from their husbands or fathers. They defied their ruler, and successfully stood up to a foreign colonial superpower. And they did all this almost entirely without violence, through the power of peaceful non-cooperation.Mother Persia: Women in Iran's History

“Dramatic and fascinating. Written by a seamless collaboration, Mother Persia inspires as well as educates. It’s also a huge pleasure to read, making it a must for any reader’s library.” – Tod Davies, Editorial Director, Exterminating Angel Press, and author of The History of Arcadia visionary fiction series.