Rent The Ayatollah Begs to Differ: The Paradox of Modern Iran

Synopsis

A Los Angeles Times and Economist Best Book of the Year

The grandson of an eminent ayatollah and the son of an Iranian diplomat, journalist Hooman Majd is uniquely qualified to explain contemporary Iran's complex and misunderstood culture to Western readers.

In The Ayatollah Begs to Differ, Majd offers an insightful tour of Iranian culture, introducing fascinating characters from all walks of life, including zealous government officials, tough female cab drivers, and open-minded, reformist ayatollahs. These deftly described encounters provide an intimate look at a paradoxical country that is both deeply religious and highly cosmopolitan, authoritarian yet informed by a history of democratic and reformist traditions. It's an Iran that will surprise readers and challenge Western stereotypes.

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