Summary
Iran From Crown to Turbans is a recounting of historical events during the reign of Shah Mohamed Reza Pahlavi in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Set in the 1970s and told through the eyes of Gail Rose Thompson who was a horse trainer during Sha’s reign, she has many stories about life during those “Golden Years.” 40 years later, she became the first employee of the Imperial Court to return and meet up with old friends and create new acquaintances. Through research and various means of communication, she followed important events in Iran which have not been covered well by the discriminatory media of the west. This book depicts factual events that will enlighten readers about a country that is ignored and misrepresented.
Review
Truth be told, I read this book knowing nothing about Iran, so the fact that there were misrepresentations by media was not something that came to my knowledge until I read this book. I think, as someone who isn’t a fan of history, my reading experience felt more like an obligation to myself, to be more informed, to be more educated in other culture and historical events. But to people from Iran, and in Iran, meaning locals, expats, and immigrants who were there during the reign of Shah Mohamed Reza Pahlavi, this book would mean a lot more to them than readers like me, because the situations and events will resonate with them. I’m just glad to have this good opportunity to be fed of soulful and heartful knowledge about Iran and the people there. It not only takes dedication to put up a book like this; it takes heart and soul to write meticulous recounting of historical events. Overall, I’m giving this book 5 out of 5 stars. It was very informative, beautifully written, and such an eye-opener. Highly recommended.
SheySaints 