A Woman from Kerman with Memories of the Iranian Revolution
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“A Woman from Kerman with Memories from the Iranian Revolution” is written by Homa Rouhi ( Sarlati) born in Kerman the second largest province in south east of Iran. Kerman has historical sites over 10.000 years ago and great quarries of Iron, copper and coal that are operative and used. Kerman is famous for beautiful carpets, pateh-douzi (needle work)copper works and pistachio that are main items of export of the Country.
First part of the Book is assigned to autobiography of the author. A woman from Kerman who lived a hard life in an underprivileged society within an intellectual family. She was raised by mother and grand father. She studied hard, worked hard and achieved high education and high position in the Government. She turned to a role model for Iranian women and girls. The Author was rejected by Islamic Republic of Iran for what she did for women emancipation and her fighting against discrimination and claiming equal right for women, also for being in the high position of Under Secretary of Ministry of Industries and Mines in Pahlavi Regime.
The second and main part of the Book are notes taken by the Author during Iranian Revolution and Iran-Iraq war. The Notes are first hand testimony of the events and true and neutral account of Ayatollah Khomaini’s era.
The Book ends with description of volunteer services she rendered in Canada to the Iranian Community and the others. This part of the Book shows how an individual who has been rejected in her own country can be source of valuable services the Host Country and being valued and appreciated.
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The first part of the Book is a short autobiography of the author Ms. Homa Rouhi (Sarlati) a Woman from Kerman, in an under privileged city in South East of Iran. It is the story of her hard life and hard work that resulted in high education and high position in the Government of Iran.
Second part is notes taken by the Author during Islamic Revolution of Iran and Iran-Iraq War that reveals the suffering and sacrifice of a Nation in war. These notes started from the time the Author was appointed to the job of Under Secretary at the Ministry of Industries and Mines and in charge of Parliament and Administrative Affairs. This was the time the revolts just started in the Parliament and the Universities. These notes were carried on to the days of Iran-Iraq war and the events of the time. The story reveals a true picture of Ayatollah Khomaini’s era in Iran and the decisions made by him.
End of the Book shows how a rejected individual by her own home land could be at service for a foreign country that best used her talent and services and appreciated and encouraged her. This Book can be a guide for young girls how to struggle with difficulties and follow a goal in their life.
About the Author
Ms. Homa Rouhi (Sarlati) was born in Kerman. Her schooling started at age 4 in an English Missionary School. She was raised by her mother and grandfather. She married a man with great manners and good understanding. She started her job at the National Bank of Iran where she received a scholarship to study in England. By return to Iran she was appointed to the branch of the Bank at New York, then to Iranian Economic Mission in Washington. She continued her studies in Tehran University and received a Bachelor Degree in Judicial Law and a Master Degree in Business Administration.
She has been appointed as Secretary General of Iranian Women’s Organization of Iran and its Board Member where she rendered many valuable services to Iranian Women and charities. She served as Board of Trustees in Farah Pahlavi University and the Board Member of Iranian National Association for Protection of Children.
Her last Job was Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Industries and Mines in charge of Parliament and Administration Affairs. Islamic Republic of Iran ousted her from the job, cut her retirement and made her to pay back whatever remuneration she made during time of high jobs. She was forbidden to travel outside of the country for ten years. She applied for immigration Status in Canada that was accepted and welcomed. She continued her services to Iranian Community others in Canada and was awarded appreciation by the Government and different organizations.
Now in her later years she is still active in fighting for Women’s emancipation and equality.