Prisoner of Tehran

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2007

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Chapters 1-4

Chapters 5-8

Chapters 9-12

Chapters 13-16

Chapter 17-Postscript

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Analyze the significance of setting in Prisoner of Tehran. How do the contrasting settings of Tehran’s streets, Evin Prison, and Nemat’s family home contribute to the memoir’s thematic depth?

In Prisoner of Tehran, how is the personal intertwined with the political? Discuss how Nemat’s personal experiences reflect broader political realities.

Discuss the memoir’s portrayal of love and human connection in the face of adversity. How do relationships in the book transcend the political and personal turmoil?