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Book Review of Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books

Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books
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This is the story of a teacher who secretly holds classes in her home in Iran. The female students who risk a great deal to attend these book group sessions take tremendous risks to participate in an oppressive, stifling culture.