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Not Simply Broken: A memoir of a Persian Immigrant woman's journey to Self-Discovery
Not Simply Broken
is a tale of immense gratitude of recognizing the miracle of existence and celebrating life despite the circumstances. A woman's soulful attempt to make sense of the changes and not simply broken after being hit by life challenges, limitations, her father's opposition in continuing her education, loss, immigration and her painful breakup after 29 years of marriage.
The memoir follows author's journey from Iran to Canada, focusing on the important lessons she acquired along the way that she could not have planned or imagined.
Her candour about her life as a young child growing up to be a woman gives her story strength. She is fearless, enthralling, and supple as she confronts her own humanity, as well as ours, with all the turmoil and elegance that entails family, friends, and relationships. In this memoir, you'll meet her as an open and funny person. Her lovely words will make you laugh, weep, and smile again.
Antonio G Scisci, Program Designer and Event Planner
This book is made up of different faces. While most biographies often revolve around life events, this book focuses on the people in the author’s life. Each person has a dedicated chapter, and I believe this is the most important takeaway from the book. Our lives are ultimately shaped by the people in it, as opposed to events. The author’s description of the people in her book is incredibly detailed. Sometimes I quarreled with them, sometimes I shed tears with them, and sometimes I held their hands tightly in my own… In this book, I realized how alone we truly are as humans — whether we are the oppressor or the oppressed. I also realized that the same loneliness ultimately leads to the discovery of meaning and depth in life.
Majed Gharavi, PhD in Comparative Study of Religion, Teacher
The memoir follows author's journey from Iran to Canada, focusing on the important lessons she acquired along the way that she could not have planned or imagined.
Her candour about her life as a young child growing up to be a woman gives her story strength. She is fearless, enthralling, and supple as she confronts her own humanity, as well as ours, with all the turmoil and elegance that entails family, friends, and relationships. In this memoir, you'll meet her as an open and funny person. Her lovely words will make you laugh, weep, and smile again.
Antonio G Scisci, Program Designer and Event Planner
This book is made up of different faces. While most biographies often revolve around life events, this book focuses on the people in the author’s life. Each person has a dedicated chapter, and I believe this is the most important takeaway from the book. Our lives are ultimately shaped by the people in it, as opposed to events. The author’s description of the people in her book is incredibly detailed. Sometimes I quarreled with them, sometimes I shed tears with them, and sometimes I held their hands tightly in my own… In this book, I realized how alone we truly are as humans — whether we are the oppressor or the oppressed. I also realized that the same loneliness ultimately leads to the discovery of meaning and depth in life.
Majed Gharavi, PhD in Comparative Study of Religion, Teacher
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Published September 14, 2022
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September 19, 2022
An amazing story of resilience and success
I admire author’s resilience in following her dreams and not giving up on her goals, how she stood up after loss of her sister and her dad and how she could succeed despite of limitations and her father opposition.
I recommend this story to whoever needs some inspiration after breakup or divorce.
I admire author’s resilience in following her dreams and not giving up on her goals, how she stood up after loss of her sister and her dad and how she could succeed despite of limitations and her father opposition.
I recommend this story to whoever needs some inspiration after breakup or divorce.
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