Iranian Love Stories
by Jane Deuxard and Deloupy (illustrator)
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“These are stories of young people in Iran who can’t freely have relationships. it’s about the life of young couples in Iran. There are no public displays of affection, you can’t choose who you marry. We’re not ignorant of what’s going on in Iran, but you don’t really realize at what level things are until you read this. Also, you learn about Iranian culture. You’re not supposed to drink, but they have these elegant parties in their apartments. The life there is not free like our life. They’re not even free to love.” Read more...
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