A Prison Story Iran Paperback – February 3, 2016

This book describes the pain of young girls that were imprisoned for many years in Iran's political prisons. It was written with truth and honesty, and I know this is so, because I was there to witness the cruelty of the process. She presented things with unexaggerated truth, no lies, and explained the inhumanity of the situation. Mehri was under a lot of pressure to cooperate with the guards, but she kept her poise and dignity and successfully kept secrets that could have endangered people that I know.Mehri and I disagree on various ideological aspects, but I've always respected her character and integrity. I remember one time when I was being tortured in the same room where Mehri had just been tortured ahead of me. I was blindfolded before my torture, so I couldn't see much before I was tortured. But afterward, when my blindfold was removed, I was amazed by all the blood splattered on the walls, floor and ceiling (I thought it was mine). The guard laughed and said not to be so proud - that was Mehri's blood.

It's amazing how the human spirit can emerge from such harsh and oppressive governments, with the help of God. With God all things are possible, and this story is no different. I hope that all readers realize that just because a government calls itself a religious one, doesn't mean that they are. I hope that Ms. Dadgar attains the true happiness she seeks, in this life and Hereafter.

We take for granted our freedom here in America. If this book doesn't touch your soul, then you don't have one. May God bless and keep you safe.

Excellent and very disturbing story. Well written and easy to read.

This is an eye opening book into the realities a world away when a tolitatian regime takes over. The smallest imagined infraction may result in years of imprisonment and torture. Kind hearted friends may report you and on your own you will crack. Release from prison will not remove the emotional scars. Sunlight will won over shadows but when?