A memoir by azadeh moaveni about returning to tehran as an iranianamerican journalist. Lipstick jihad is the account of moaveni s time in iran, and of her quest to better understand her cultural identity. Crossings lipstick and political resistance sfgate. Azadeh moaveni is the author of lipstick jihad and the coauthor, with nobel peace prize laureate shirin ebadi, of iran awakening. Unlike its derisive title, the book is probably one of the most insightful of its kind. Mar 28, 2006 lipstick jihad is a rare portrait of tehran, populated by a cast of young people whose exuberance and despair bring the modern reality of iran to vivid life.
Lipstick jihad is a rare portrait of tehran, populated by a cast of young people whose exuberance and despair bring the modern reality of iran to vivid life. Eventually, moaveni became more at home than was in iran, and a visit to the u. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Journalist moaveni returns to her parents homeland as a reporter for time magazine and finds life infinitely more complex than shed imagined growing up in southern california, moaveni knew herself to be iranian, with all the discomfort attached to being associated with the nation that authored the 1979 hostage crisis. General, moaveni, azadeh, 1976, iranian american women. A memoir of growing up iranian in america and american in iran by azadeh moaveni m. A memoir of growing up iranian in america and american in iran public affairs, 2005. Azadeh has written two books about iran that focus on women and youth culture, and coauthored the memoir of shirin ebadi, the iranian nobel peace laureate. She is the author of one of the defining books on iranian youth culture, lipstick jihad, the memoir honeymoon in tehran, and coauthor, with nobel laureate shirin ebadi, of iran awakening. Azadeh moaveni born 1976, american journalist, author.
April 2006 a reporter for time who worked in tehran from 20002001, moaveni writes perceptively in her latest book about what its like to be a permanent outsider, forever caught between two cultures. Moaveni has a journalists eye forstruggle and a memoirists knack for finding meaning in her own internal conflicts. As far back as she can remember, azadeh moaveni has felt at odds wi. Growing up in southern california, moaveni knew herself. She won a fulbright fellowship to egypt, and studied arabic at the american university in cairo. An interview with azadeh moaveni in mother jones 2005 mar 9 whether theyre drinking wine in the evening or painting something offensive, iranians choose not to dwell on the fact that they could receive some seventhcentury punishment. As she documents the firebrand leaders troublesome entry onto the world stage, moaveni richly portrays a society. Iran awakening by shirin ebadi and azadeh moaveni commentary. Azadeh moaveni honeymoon in tehran by azadeh moaveni. In her compelling 2005 book, lipstick jihad, the journalist azadeh moaveni chronicled the underground youth culture in tehran at the turn of the millennium, writing about teenagers who. Review of lipstick jihad by azadeh moaveni rhapsody in. Most of azadeh moaveni s family arrived in america just before or with the 1979 revolution.
Why do you think the title of the book is lipstick jihad. Because of her dual citizenship she was able to work in iran, which had ousted other u. Now, the latest hot iranian memoir to hit bookstores is lipstick jihad. She has covered the middle east for almost two decades. Azadeh moaveni was born in palo alto, california, into the lap of an iranian diaspora community longing for an iran many. Anyone who is even slightly interested in iran the axis of evil will come away with a much clearer understanding of the country and its people. A new york times notable book the moving, inspiring memoir of one of the great women of our times, shirin ebadi, winner of the 2003 nobel peace prize and advocate for the oppressed, whose spirit has remained strong in the face of political persecution and despite the challenges she has faced raising a family while pursuing her work. With over 7 million ratings, you can buy from us with confidence. Two years of love and danger in iran by azadeh moaveni online at alibris. Journalist moaveni returns to her parents homeland as a reporter for time magazine and finds life infinitely more complex than shed imagined. Azadeh moaveni grew up in san jose and studied politics at the university of california, santa cruz. She started reporting in cairo in 1999, while on a fulbright fellowship to the american university in cairo.
Browse our archived selection of nonfiction first chapters, arranged alphabetically by author. They view themselves as exiles rather than immigrants p. Iran from a different perspective azadeh moaveni tedxlecce. From her hotel room in manhattan, where she began her book tour, she. Azadeh moaveni home biography books archive speaker contact. As far back as she can remember, azadeh moaveni has felt at odds with her tangled identity as an iranianamerican.
Washington post book world lipstick jihad s tug between objective reporting and moaveni s subjectivity as an iranian woman shines a fascinating light on a nation at odds with itself. She is the author of lipstick jihad 2005, and coauthor of iran awakening 2006. Get an answer for identify a significant theme of lipstick jihad. Azadeh moaveni is a wonderful writer and i cant wait to read her other books honeymoon in tehran and guest house for young widows. Moaveni is no doubt a skillful writer, and to have been able to write with such wisdom and clarity at such young age smacks of brilliance. Here are instructions on how to tune into tomorrows discussion. Free essays on lipstick jihad by azadeh moaveni 123 help me. Lipstick jihad a memoir of growing up iranian in america and american in iran. Irans personal side in azadeh moavenis honeymoon in. Lipstick jihad by azadeh moaveni book club discussion. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. As the author, she is known for her books lipstick jihad. Isis women and enforcers in syria recount collaboration. Aws, 25, a former resident of raqqa, syria, used to be a member of the khansaa brigade, the islamic states female.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A reporter for time who worked in tehran from 20002001, moaveni writes perceptively in her latest book about what its like to be a permanent outsider, forever caught between two cultures. She looked at how the world of transnational jihadist groups connects to the challenges of social. February 10, 2009 memoir writers azar nafisi and azadeh moaveni chronicle life in pre and postrevolution iran and offer a glimpse of a people struggling to find pockets of freedom within. Lipstick jihad by azadeh moaveni i ran back down the boulevard toward my car, ducking into side alleys, bending over every few feet to slide a loose sandal back on. Nov 16, 2009 honeymoon in tehran by azadeh moaveni random house. I dare say that azadeh moavenis book lipstick jihad will enter into the classics of cultural studies. Azadeh moaveni home biography books archive speaker.
Think reading lolita in tehran or journey to the land of no to name but two. A memoir of growing up iranian in america and american in iran, published by publicaffairs. A memoir of growing up iranian in america and american in iran isbn 1586481932 is iranianamerican writer azadeh moaveni s first book, published on february 4, 2005. The book tells the story of the authors firstperson experiences in iran where she worked as a reporter after living in the united states her entire life. A memoir of growing up iranian in america and american in iran kindle edition by moaveni, azadeh. In 2005, azadeh moaveni, longtime middle east correspondent for time magazine, returned to iran to cover the rise of president mahmoud ahmadinejad. Azadeh moaveni is a journalist, writer, and academic who has been covering the middle east for nearly two decades. Author of lipstick jihad azadeh miaveni photographed in new york city on march 5, 2005. Moaveni was born in 1976 in palo alto, california and she grew up in san jose, california. Nov 22, 2015 isis women and enforcers in syria recount collaboration, anguish and escape. Mar 03, 2005 excerpt from chapter four of azadeh moaveni s lipstick jihad. As far back as she can remember, azadeh moaveni has felt at odds with her tangled identity as an.
As she documents the firebrand leaders troublesome entry onto the world stage, moaveni richly portrays a society too often caricatured as the heartland of militant islam. Most of azadeh moavenis family arrived in america just before or with the 1979 revolution. Apr 10, 2005 moaveni, now a freelance journalist in beirut, was a reporter for time magazine in tehran. A memoir of growing up iranian in america and american in iran isbn 1586481932 is iranianamerican writer azadeh moavenis first book, published on february 4, 2005. For the next several years she reported from throughout the region as middle. Lipstick jihad by azadeh moaveni houston chronicle. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lipstick jihad. A memoir of growing up iranian in america and american in iran. A memoir of growing up iranian in america and american in iran by 28yearold journalist azadeh moaveni. She studied politics at oakes college at the university of california, santa cruz, graduating in 1998. A favorite of readers and critics nationwide, lipstick jihad is now available in the format most likely to appeal to its natural marketand it now includes a wealth of new material to interest readers and reading groups.
Lipstick jihad, a memoir of growing up iranian in america and american in iran azadeh amoaveni on. Azadeh also reveals her private struggle to build a life in a dark country the struggle of a young woman of the diaspora, searching for a homeland that may not exist. Raised in california, she is the child of iranian exiles. Her book shows us what iran looks like in spring and fall, with all those seasons biting winds and unexpected days of sunshine. She has lived and reported throughout the middle east, and speaks both farsi and arabic fluently.
Azadeh moaveni audio books, best sellers, author bio. Moavenis hand is apparent in the style of this memoir, in its journalistic pacing, and in the facility with which colorful historical sidebars are. It is cowritten by the californiaraised azadeh moaveni, whose experience as time magazines tehran correspondent was transformed last year into her own book of reminiscences, lipstick jihad. Lipstick jihad by azadeh moaveni, 9781586483784, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Washington post book world moaveni suffuses her book with the rich detail and critical observation of a good reporter. In the introduction to the book, the word jihad is translated as struggle. The subtitle of honeymoon in tehran, an engaging new book from the author of lipstick jihad, promises two years of love and danger in iran. She is a contributor to the guardian, the new york times.
A memoir of growing up iranian in america and american in iran by azadeh moaveni. An intimate, deeply reported account of the women who made a shocking decision. I think that one of the most important themes to come out of moaveni s work is the idea that the experience. Lipstick jihad is a catchy title, but its flippancy does a disservice to moavenis nuanced narrative.
Free essays on lipstick jihad by azadeh moaveni 1207 words 5 pages in her memoir lipstick jihad, azadeh moaveni presents her reader with a striking picture of iran circa the year 2000, and explains how while living in iran, she is caught between the fundamentalist islamic government and the secular youth culture. Mar 09, 2005 lipstick jihad is the account of moavenis time in iran, and of her quest to better understand her cultural identity. Moaveni grew up in san jose, and studied politics at the university of california, santa cruz. Washington post book world lipstick jihad is as hip as the promise of its title, insightful, smart and often profoundly moving moaveni writes stunningly well. Lipstick jihad 9781586483784 by moaveni, azadeh and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Azadeh moaveni, asu future of war fellow, wrote a book, guest house for young widows, about women and isis, exploring why the groups brand of jihadism has appealed so powerfully to women in both the west and the middle east, and how womens involvement propelled its rapid rise and success. Lipstick jihad is a catchy title, but its flippancy does a disservice to moaveni s nuanced narrative. In 2005, azadeh moaveni, longtime middle east correspondent for time magazine, returns to iran to cover the rise of president mahmoud ahmadinejad. Eventually, moaveni became more at home than her mother was in iran, and a visit to the u.
A memoir of growing up iranian in america and american in iran new ed by moaveni, azadeh isbn. As a youngster, she is privately obsessed with the. Azadeh moaveni is an american journalist, writer, and academic who has been covering the middle east for nearly two decades. Azadeh moaveni is tehran correspondent for time magazine. This product has passed our meticulous quality checks and is guaranteed to be in good condition. Lipstick jihad, a memoir of growing up iranian in america. It was so cool and quiet up in the toot mulberry tree that i never wanted to come down. As one of the few american correspondents allowed to work continuously. Azadeh is a lecturer in journalism at new york university, london, and. The prospect of scoring political points at home should not trump considerations of humanity and fairness, says azadeh moaveni, a senior gender analyst at the international crisis group.
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