She planned to secretly marry Bahman at the office of Marriage and Divorce...a few weeks before their real wedding. But on August 19th, 1953....when demonstrations - and violence in the streets were at an all time high....during the overthrow of Mossadegh....the day hundreds were killed... Demonstrations got ugly and frightening. Protesters were shouting “Marg Bar Tudeh”....death to Mossadegh. History had never been more frightening- dangerous and ugly. The protesters managed to enter Mossadegh’s house... but he managed to escape through a window to a neighbors. Bahman wondered what his generation learned. He had worked hard to do all the right things to bring about political change… Democracy… Besides being a very engaging enjoyable book.....this story is timely - given the political relations between the United States and Iran today.

This was also a wonderful story exposing the many complex relationships - the challenges facing cultural traditions vs. progressive changes - love and loss. I enjoyed learning more about the culture of Iran, and especially that tumultuous time in the 50s. The love between Roya and Bahman was effervescent, and I loved that they were reunited for some closure. Wiping away tears... I loved The Stationary Shop so much! Author Marjan Kamali tells us about a love story gone wrong among political unrest in Iran 1950s. Misunderstanding, miscommunication and a mental health issue of an important character played a major role leading to heartbreaking events.I love the book more because it talked more about the love of books and poetry especially Rumi; food and cooking; old age health issues as well as for showing a complete sense of difference between young everlasting love and the love we end up having. Bahman literally vanished from Roya’s life on the very same day that they had planned to meet at Sephah Square at Cafe Ghandi.....the same cafe where Roya first tasted coffee during the New Year holiday: ‘Nowruz’.

there are so many subtle hints that the author leaves for the reader to piece together and theyre left in such a clever and brilliant way that when they do come together, you're left breathless and shaken The suspense of why - how come - and what happened- that broke up Roya and Bahman, will keep you guessing to the end.This was what it was to be a woman, she knew. She was already pushing boundaries by even insisting on working. And in science there was always the assumption that she would be taking the job from a well-qualified man. And as a foreigner – well, shouldn’t she just be grateful to be in this country?”

They fell in love when they were 17. They got engaged and against Bahman's mother's rejection who were suffering from psychological problems, they planned to get marry at the summer as the political turbulence commotion, danger of upcoming coup rising like Damocles' sword over their heads! Kudos to author Marjan Kamali! Terrific heartfelt storytelling - written with intimacy and compassion..... Is it true that your book was inspired by an elderly man you met in an assisted living center who had met Spanish royalty and traveled with Charles de Gaulle? I’m honored to have Mozhan Marnò and the team at HBO and A Penny for Your Thoughts Entertainment work on this TV adaptation. I will serve as consulting producer on the series. It is Australia's premier stationery store. The Stationery Store is open 24/7 and has everything you need when it comes to office supplies and stationery. You can count on the team at The Stationery Store when it comes to finding the best stationery or office supplies for your needs. We are the best place to shop online for the highest quality stationery products that will meet all of your needs. Shop now and get the best value for your money. We have everything from whiteboard markers to ballpoint pens, scissors, glue, hand sanitizers, and more. Whether you run a school, office, or a large organisation, you can save a lot of money when you buy bulk stationery at The Stationery Store! Browse the range of products we have available in our online stationery store, or if you need help finding what you're looking for, give us a call!The second part reminded me a bit of Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook but it turned out to be more than that. My favourite character is Walter, the husband of one of our main characters, Roya. I wish I come across a person like this in my life. Passing on Roya’s normal drink - tea - to try coffee - wasn’t the only change for Roya during the most memorable summer of her life. Everything was changing fast and faster since falling in love with Bahman. Her thinking opened politically in ways they never had until she fell in love with an activist. Young-adult-coming of age - falling in love and all the influential complexities including parents - in-laws - siblings - friends - aging (memories, ailments, regrets, sorrows, perspective)