Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
Wise, funny, and heartbreaking, Persepolis is Marjane Satrapi’s memoir of
growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. In powerful black-and-white
comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran from ages six
to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah’s regime, the triumph of
the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The
intelligent and outspoken only child of committed Marxists and the
great-granddaughter of one of Iran’s last emperors, Marjane bears witness to a
childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country.
Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in