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Daughter of Persia by Sattareh Farmanfarmaian is an autobiography that traces her life from a privileged childhood in her father's Tehran harem, through her groundbreaking education in the United States, to her return to Iran where she works to alleviate poverty and improve social welfare. Facing political upheaval and revolution, she eventually flees back to the U.S., where she continues her social work. The book includes themes of political upheaval, gender discrimination, and imprisonment.