Not Without My Daughter by Betty Mahmoody, William Hoffer
|
List Price: Our Price: $5.14 You Save: $3.85 (43%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Used: from $0.01 (click here) Category: Book See more book details and other editions |
|---|
Book Reviews of Not Without My Daughter
Book Review: Nerve-wracking
Summary: 5 Stars
Don't read this book when you go to bed if you want to get a peaceful night's sleep. Its tense, but never a dull moment. I love true stories and this is one of the best.Betty's Iranian husband was medically trained in the US and was an anesthesiologist. I have never heard of anyone going to an anesthesiologist for a mental problem, unless they beg to be euthanized and put out of their misery. The reviewer from London, UK also says maybe Betty's attempts to escape Iran was the cause of her husband's anger and abuse. Well, since her husband had promised they were only going for a 2-week visit to Iran to visit his family, and then held her against her will there, I think she had the right to be very angry herself. Too bad she couldn't give back some of the beatings he gave her. Also, Betty said they bathed every two months, not once a year.
I marvel at Betty's determination and courage. She was lucky to have such honest, kind, Iranians, Kurds and Turks to help her get home to America.
Book Review: An Eye Opener
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was one of those I could NOT put down until I had finished it. In the end Betty proved to have a tremendous amount of courage and I'm sure much of this courage was driven by the fact that she was in a life or death situation both for herself and her daughter. Initially, I could not understand why she even went to Iran in the first place . . . she even admits to having had several signs of suspicions about her husband but . . . if it was her intention to keep her family together then I guess she did the right thing. I do not know if I could have been subservient to this man for as long as she was and I don't know if my HOPE would have held out as long as hers did. The journey to Turkey in itself was hair raising given the potential danger it presented. Betty is definitely a "survivor" as evidenced by her patience, common sense and her pursuit to save her daughter. Her father was right all along when he said "Where there's a will, there's a way".Book Review: **AN EXCELLENT BOOK**
Summary: 5 Stars
NOT WITHOUT MY DAUGHTER is one of the very best books that I have ever read. My only regret is that I can't give this book more than 5 stars. Betty Mahmoody is very courageous for telling her story.
This is a story about an American housewife who goes to Iran with her husband and daughter. Her husband decides to keep her in his homeland against her will. She is a virtual prisoner at the mercy of her corrupt husband. Her basic human rights were violated, rights that any ordinary person takes for granted. She finally finds help to get back home but the journey isn't easy.
This book gives a really positive message which is that there is good in people all around the world. There were many Iranians who were willing to help her no matter what the consequences were.
I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in equality and human rights. Also, on the same topic I recommend any books by Jean Sasson.
Book Review: it boils down to one thing
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this book. I have read through it a bunch of times and I always find it just as compelling. In a later review, I will get into that one more. In the meantime, I want to comment on the criticisms I see over and over. You accuse her of being biased. Let's consider some facts. Betty Mahmoody went to Iran with her daughter. That is a fact. Her husband would not let her leave. That is a fact. She was held against her will. Yes, I know she could have theoretically forced a divorce which would have gotten her deported but her daughter would have been stuck there. She was not allowed to leave freely and on her own terms simply because she was a woman. That is a fact that is written into the country's law. Criticize her if you feel you must. But just remember that she was held against her will just beacause of her gender. There is no justification for that. Please, tell me. What defense could her husband possibly have?Book Review: Look At It From This Point Of View...
Summary: 5 Stars
For all of you people who are criticizing Betty Mahmoody's book, look at it like this. She had nothing against Iranians until she travelled there and was forced to stay by her husband and a government that's laws are grossly unfair if you research them. Moody's family was almost exactly the same as him as well so how do you think Iran is potrayed to her? She even admits that she found not all Iranians are like Moody, but having spent extensive time in Iran, I know a lot of people are. The Khomeini government only favoured male Moslems. Ms. Mahmoody was a bit exaggerated in her description of Iran, but she was going though a major culture shock. It is amazing she escaped. I am half-Iranian, and I am fully aware of the culture and government and the major prolems they both have. The government just changes the culture whenever they want. I'm sure Betty Mahmoddy would have loved the original Iran, or Persia.