Title: Kudos
Review: I picked this book up in the library, intrigued by the cover, and discovered a beautifully written account of one American woman's unique experience among the Shiites in Iraq. Her story brought back so many memories of my six years living with my Shiite inlaws in Tehran during the sixties (Daughter of Jersalem). Although I did not have to wear a chador (except for religious holidays), I could easily relate to this story. I wanted to write to Elizabeth Fornea only to find out she died last year. As a writer of fiction(The Samson Option) and creative non-fiction, I have to take my hat off to Prof. Fornea. Her prose, style and humor are first class. Of course, as some critics claim, she did not dwell on the darker issues in this society. I also used restraint in telling my story (and I was deported without my sons!) But her depiction, of real women, living real lives is a classic.
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