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Conversation with Marina Nemat, author of After Tehran

At 16, she was falsely arrested, and sent to Evin Prison in Tehran to endure two years of torture. She only escaped more torture, and possibly death, when she was forced to marry one of her torturers. She's written two books about her experience, Prisoner of Tehran in 2007 and most recently, After Tehran. Marc Montgomery speaks with Marina Nemat about her time in prison in Iran and how it influences her life years later in Canada where she has lived since 1991.


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22 February 2011 - 18:19

I was shocked by Marina's mother's comment that she forgave her. How could a mother be so out of touch with her daughter's life. I was also shocked that a young girl or woman could be married temporarily. Just long enough to be raped. How do these men live with themselves. I would like to enter the draw for either book but preferably the 2nd one After Tehran.

Sent by Eileen Chivers, Winnipeg, Mb., Canada

22 February 2011 - 13:13

After Tehran, 1st. edition: By writing the book, it has helped shape her life and try to continue living normal. However, the scars of torture will remain in her heart. Address: 6065-35A Ave, Edmonton,AB,Canada T6L1g7

Sent by Joseph Mpagi, Edmonton, Canada

22 February 2011 - 13:00

By writing the book, it has helped shape her life and try to continue living normal.

Sent by Joseph Mpagi, Edmonton, Canada

22 February 2011 - 10:06

I heard the interview and would like to enter the draw for Marina Niemat's second book, After Tehran.

Sent by Nancy Craven, Victoria, BC, Canada

22 February 2011 - 09:38

I was deeply moved with your interview with MARINA NEIMAT. The life she lived and the horrors she experienced while at Evin Prison in Tehran and the lack of support by her family were stunning. I was most struck by the comment from her father by her mother after her funeral that the mother forgave Marina after all that Marina experienced. Marina said that her family was dysfunctional and her description of the vulnerability of the emotional state of the victim were very disturbing. I was also struck by her comment that the Iranian government is its citizens worst enemy and her comment about the amount of torture of persons in Iran. We in Canada can only try to support Marina for being so brave. Her books sound interesting. K1N 5N5

Sent by Gerry O'Brien, Ottawa, Canada

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