A Symphony of Life
Subtitle: triumph of education over adversity, a journey of a Persian-American woman through war, love, revolution and freedom
By: Simin M. Redjali, Ph.D. FAAIDD
Publisher: Xlibris LLC
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Bloomington, Indiana]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 584
ISBN-13: 9781479765324; 9781479765331; 9781479765348
Subjects: Iranian American women; Biography; Persian Authors; Political refugees; History
Description: Redjali traces her transition from being part of Iran's elite to her struggles in the US encompassing Iran's recent social historical movement, the women's rights, mental health, and personal issues such as surviving cancer. She illustrates the personal approach she has adopted throughout her life in coping with and overcoming adversities through the power of education. Her journey is a testament to a woman's ability to balance all facets of her life: family, career, emotional turmoil, and quest to help others.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: First movement: Early years, early memories; title: Second movement: The beginning; title: Third movement: Evolution to revolution; title: Fourth movement: A new world.