Description
What began as a two-week family vacation to Iran in 1984 becomes a harrowing nightmare when Betty Mahmoody discovers that her husband has no intention of returning home. Trapped in a country where women have few rights and Americans are viewed with suspicion, Betty and her young daughter Mahtob face an impossible situation—held captive by a man transformed by religious fervor in a land that offers them no protection. With her daughter's safety as her only concern, Betty must navigate a dangerous underground network and confront impossible choices to secure their freedom. This gripping true story is a powerful testament to a mother's determination and the lengths she will go to protect her child against overwhelming odds. A haunting account of cultural conflict, personal betrayal, and the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter.
Available Editions
paperback
Corgi Adult
Published Jul 5, 2004
521 pages
ISBN: 9780552152167
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Details
First Published
1987
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Not Without My Daughter by Betty Mahmoody.