Read a Girl #46: “Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood”, Marjane Satrapi

Hi again!

This month I am bringing you an oldie, but a goodie. Marjane Satrapi’s memoir “Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood”, a graphic novel masterpiece.

The book covers the author’s childhood, growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Through a child’s eyes, we see a piece of history unfold: the rise of religious extremism in Iran and the impact it had on the lives of the people living in the country at that time - young women, in particular. 

The narrative is so compelling and the graphics are simple yet stunning, giving depth to such an important story. If you haven’t read this book, I strongly encourage you to do so.

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My first book, “a spectacularly sad ending”, is a collection of poetry and prose about heartbreak, loss and survival. It chronicles experiences of love, loss, abuse and grief, and is for anyone who is or ever had to mend a broken heart. It’s available as a paperback and also on Kindle. You can get it here.

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My name is Renata and I am the Founder and Editor of Read a Girl, a platform aimed at promoting the work of women writers. My background is in journalism and I spent most of my career covering foreign affairs and travelling around looking for good stories to tell. I love reading and my favourite authors are Elena Ferrante, J.D. Salinger, Julian Barnes and Sylvia Plath.

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