Even After All This Time: Story Of Love, Revolution And Leavin

Description: The true story of a young woman, who lived a life of luxury and privilege until her father was executed and she was forced to flee her country. Details the physical, emotional and financial consequences of emigration. Casts new light on the regime of Iran. A universal story of love. In 1979, Afschineh Latifi's father was executed by members of the newly installed Khomeni regime and her life of luxury and privilege came to an end. Here is a story of a family torn apart by tragedy and reunited through the resolve of an extraordinary mother. Fearing for their safety, Mrs Latifi made the gut-wrenching decision to send her daughters away to school in Austria and then America. Grappling with unknown cultures and languages, Afschineh and her sister were forced into strength and maturity beyond their years. Meanwhile, in Iran, their brave mother surmounted unthinkable obstacles to bring the family back together to build a new life. A memoir of loss, hope and determination, Even After All This Time is also a love letter to a mother.