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kelleemoye's review against another edition
4.0
Generally, our system of history education and media focus do not set up Americans with great global information which is evident in the many nonfiction and historical fiction books I’ve encountered in my recent lifetime that have taught me so much about the world. This is one of those books.
This memoir does a special thing in being a beautiful narrative that at its heart is about a young girl growing up but is also addresses the true prejudice against women in Iran as well as teach some basics about the Islam faith and the Iranian Revolution. It is hard to balance these objectives but Taking Cover does it really well which makes it perfect for middle school readers because the story will engage them while they are exposed to a time period and place that they may know little about, as I did.
Side note: Is anyone else really impressed by the vivid memories that some have of their childhood? That is another thing I took away from this book–I remember a lot less than others! Excerpts from the memoir would be wonderful as a mentor text about writing about memories using imagery.
Side note: I would love to do a memoir book club with diverse voices including Taking Cover! I was thinking Born a Crime (the new young reader edition), Hey Kiddo, Open Mic, and March Book One-Three. What other titles do you know of that would fit this idea?
Review and Educators' Guide: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=18819
This memoir does a special thing in being a beautiful narrative that at its heart is about a young girl growing up but is also addresses the true prejudice against women in Iran as well as teach some basics about the Islam faith and the Iranian Revolution. It is hard to balance these objectives but Taking Cover does it really well which makes it perfect for middle school readers because the story will engage them while they are exposed to a time period and place that they may know little about, as I did.
Side note: Is anyone else really impressed by the vivid memories that some have of their childhood? That is another thing I took away from this book–I remember a lot less than others! Excerpts from the memoir would be wonderful as a mentor text about writing about memories using imagery.
Side note: I would love to do a memoir book club with diverse voices including Taking Cover! I was thinking Born a Crime (the new young reader edition), Hey Kiddo, Open Mic, and March Book One-Three. What other titles do you know of that would fit this idea?
Review and Educators' Guide: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=18819
leannalakeram's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful read for adults and young adults alike. Thanks Nioucha for sharing your story with us.
bethmitcham's review
4.0
A fascinating part of history -- Iran during the Shah's deposing and then the religious fanaticism that arose in his place, and seen from the eyes of a child. Nioucha's viewpoint is a bit broader -- her mother is French and she spent her first few years in America before her father went home to Iran.
On the other hand, her child's eye view is limited, and she doesn't really grasp most of what is going on.
On the other hand, her child's eye view is limited, and she doesn't really grasp most of what is going on.
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