Butterfly Stitching
Shermin Nahid Kruse, 2014
Water Bird Press
367 pp.
ISBN-13: 9780996050203
Summary
Through a stunning tapestry of the horrors of political oppression, terrifying secret police, an inspiring forbidden love, and the realities of war, Butterfly Stitching weaves the tale of a daughter and mother who reveal a side of Iran that has been forbidden to the rest of the world.
Inspired by true stories of Iranian women, Butterfly Stitching is a gripping tale of oppression and redemption, telling the struggles of Sahar, a nine-year-old girl growing up in the chaos and confusion of post-revolution Iran, and Samira, a beautiful woman trying to navigate marriage while being forced to grow up so quickly.
Through the strength, beauty and imagination of these remarkable women, Iran reveals itself. (From the publisher.)