Read Dangerously

In this insightful guide, bestselling author Azar Nafisi explores the transformative power of literature during turbulent political times, offering a resistance reading list that includes notable authors like James Baldwin and Zora Neale Hurston. Reflecting on her experiences both in the Islamic Republic of Iran and as an immigrant in the United States, Nafisi addresses vital questions about the relationship between literature and politics. Structured as a series of letters to her father, this audiobook delves into how engaging with literature can provide solace and serve as a means of resistance against oppression.