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(More customer reviews)This is a very interesting book, and reads like a diary with commentary on the side. Simpson gives a true glimpse into the culture in Iran. It's pretty scary, especially for women.
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Ten Months in Iranisatruestoryabout Americans working inIranandtheir troubles,challenges andstress of working in anIslamic countrywhereyoucanbe jailed for urinating on a wall or in the directionofMecca.Italso pointsoutthemoralabandonmentofafew while away from friends and family.Theauthorescapedfrom Iran just prior to theAyatollah's return During the author's last night in Isfahan he stood on the roof of his house near theUniversityofIsfahan and watched the gun fights between soldiersand rioters. Afterhereturnedhome to Ohiohefound outthatafew oftheIranian Armyand Air Force officersandmenhe became friends with were executed when the Ayatollah seized power. This is also a love story becausetheauthor fell inlove with a beautiful,youngIranian woman who he had to leave behind.
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