The Good Daughter

My Mother's Hidden Life

Jasmin Darznik

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Windmill Books
01 May 2012

Biography; Autobiography: general; Gender studies: women; Family history, tracing ancestors

A poignant and beautifully written story of three generations of Iranian women

'With this one word, Lili had finally understood many things- that no matter what she promised or sacrificed or gave, she would always be 'broken' to her daughter.'

When Jasmin Darznik finds a photo among her father's possessions shortly after his death, she recognises the child in the veil and bride's clothes as her mother, Lili, but the groom is unfamiliar.

Who had her mother married all those years before? A few months later Lili sends Jasmin ten cassette tapes which reveal the secret history of their family- the true story of the abusive man she married, and the daughter she was forced to leave behind.

This is an unforgettable story of secrets, betrayal and exile, and of an unshakeable mother-daughter bond.

By: Jasmin Darznik
Imprint: Windmill Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 234g
ISBN: 9780099525486
ISBN 10: 0099525488
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 01 May 2012
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Good Daughter: My Mother's Hidden Life

Truly mesmerising Scotland on Sunday A beautifully recounted homage to her mother's life and struggles. Booklist Richly detailed ... An eye-opening account that disturbs with its depiction of women in Iranian society, but warms the heart in its portrayal of their gritty endurance. Kirkus Deeply affecting...How can you not feel for these women? Once you read this book, you will see Iran and Iranians with new eyes. A brilliant debut. -- Anita Amirrezvani, Author Of The Blood Of Flowers 'an astonishing tale of two cultures miles apart yet inextricably linked through the daughter or a woman who had the courage to stand up and be counted.' Resident