The Wind in My Hair
Trade Paperback
My Fight for Freedom in Modern Iran
The photo of a woman standing proudly, face bare, hair blowing in the wind.
Her crime: removing her veil, or hijab, which is compulsory for women in Iran.Masih's self-portrait sparked 'My Stealthy Freedom', a social media campaign that went viral. An enlightening, intimate invitation into a little-known world, this is the extraordinary memoir of a woman who overcame poverty, prison, and exile and encourages others to do the same.'A must-read for anyone who cares about women's equality and autonomy' SHERYL SANDBERG'Masih Alinejad is a flame-thrower for the rights of all women' TINA BROWN'Passionate, riveting' New York Times Book ReviewBuy now!
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- ISBN: 9780349008967
- Author: Masih Alinejad
- Pub date: 11.06.19
- RRP: $27.99
- Format: Paperback / softback
Author
Masih Alinejad
Masih Alinejad is a journalist and activist from a small village in Iran. When she posted a photo of herself without her veil, or hijab, on her Facebook page, she sparked a social-media liberation movement, 'My Stealthy Freedom'. With the creation of 'My Stealthy Freedom' Masih has gained over one million supporters around the world, and inspired Islamic women everywhere to take a stand for their basic human rights. She's been covered by the media from Vogue, to the Guardian, the New York Times and beyond. Last year she was the recipient of the Women's Rights Award from the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy.