When We Grow Up

by Bahíyyih Nakhjavání

All Bahá'í parents face special problems in bringing up their children in a world dominated by very different principles from those governing a Bahá'í society. This book meets those problems head on, as it explores human nature and the rich theme of 'the Covenant', with its implications for family and community. Quotations from the Bahá'í Writings tie the book closely to the source of its inspiration, and the author's own imagination and vitality build a bridge from ideals to everyday life. The author comes from a distinguished Bahá'í family and herself has a daughter.

112 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1979

About the author

Bahiyyih Nakhjavání is a Persian writer educated in the United Kingdom and the United States. After teaching literature at universities in North America and Europe, she came to live in France where she has been conducting workshops in creative writing/reading for the past decade. Bahiyyih Nakhjavání's books, both fiction and non-fiction, have been translated into many languages. In 2007, she received an honorary doctorate from the University of Liège.

Reviews

[Shahla Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautifully written.