The Ruby Tear Catcher

by Nahid Sewell

Overview

The Ruby Tear Catcher is the heartwarming story of an Iranian woman whose life is uprooted during the Islamic Revolution in Iran in the 1970s and ’80s. While jailed in Tehran’s most-feared prison, where she’s held for her father’s anti-régime sentiments, Leila tells her story in flashback. She describes her childhood days in Tehran and shares her experiences as a college student in the U.S., where she falls in love with Jack, only to see their relationship torn asunder by the strong influence of their disparate religions. Ultimately, hope triumphs in the face of fanaticism and intolerance.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012637178
Publisher:	Summerhill Press
Publication date:	02/11/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	263
File size:	708 KB

About the Author

Nahid Sewell was born in Tehran, Iran. After obtaining her M.B.A. from Lehigh University, she launched a successful career in Information Technology and is the author of four non-fiction books and more than 250 articles. In her debut novel, she offers a glimpse into the life of women in Iran and hopes to deliver a message of tolerance to the world.

Editorial Reviews

“Once I started reading this extraordinary book, my weekend plans were ruined because I couldn’t put it down. It’s an unforgettable story. The writing is splendid, the characters rich, and the history it relates both fascinating and frightening. It’s filled with suspense and passion. This engaging story of love lost and found has it all: romance, family drama, cultural clashes, all set in the historic upheavals of the modern Middle East.

Distinguished Professor, University of Texas - John Daly

“This book can be appreciated on so many different levels. It is a powerful and wonderful story, full of much passion and compassion, and lingers long after one has finished the final chapter.”

in person - Katherine Koob

"With the world worried about terrorism, cultures increasingly less tolerant, Sewell's novel puts a face on the victims--all of us. This book has stuck with me, and I wish Leila's story had kept going."

Penton Media - Linda Harty

“Being a part of Leila's intensely personal journey and witnessing the collapse of her country and life through her eyes is what I will remember most. Sewell's writing is magical.”

CNN Morning Anchor - Zoraida Sambolin