The Death of the Golden Lion: An Iranian Baha'i's Escape from the Revolution
Material type: TextISBN:- 9798662948280
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Author Emma G. details the life of her mother in Revolutionary Iran. The main character, Sadaf, is subject to various forms of violence and discrimination due to her Baha'i Faith, as well as grave family issues. After the revolution strips Baha'is of their education and finances, she is forced to leave the country. While documenting Sadaf's personal experiences, the book also accurately documents the Iranian public's opinion on Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, America, and more