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Bazaar Stories

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A friend of mine gave it to me to read. I was not sure that I'll like it. I liked it very much. Easy to read and to the point. It is filled with charming characters and lessons about life. After reading this, I felt as if I went to Iran and visited all the places that the author talked about. I learned a few things about their culture also. I recommend this charming book.

This book was a delight. It was easy to read, interesting, informative and insightful. I got to see the ordinary everyday life of Iran and as a bonus got the authors "spiritual" insights on each of the stories. I wish everyong would read this book. It is so important for all of us in the world to see our similarities. I think this book promotes peace.

In this book Hemila does a wonderful job showing the beauty and pain of being human. She show us that if we are open, there are wonderful possibilities in the everyday world around us. Reading these stories brought back many beautiful moments in time from my own travels. I would recommend this book to everyone!

Sit down with cup of fresh mint tea laced with a dash of honey and enjoy these simple vignettes of the author's experiences with people of large hearts, loving faith, courage and hope. You will feel you are having a comforting visit with old friends in Teheran.

Hemila Pedram's Bazaar Stories is more than a travel diary through the soul of Iran, but a journey of physical and spiritual healing--an adventure into the resplendent generosity of the human heart. Hemila takes her reader with her on walks through the winding streets of Persian bazaars to encounter delightful characters of profound kindness or subtle insight. Artists and craftspeople, shopkeepers, and people of all walks of life tell their stories and offer their visions of happiness on the streets of this often misrepresented country.

Hemila presents a universal spiritual vision, not of one religion or another, but from a grounded foundation of human generosity that will always surprise us around every corner. This is a timely book of subtle beauty and quiet power. I highly recommend it!

A breath of fresh air. The Author has an insight to human character.This book has compassion, love, and humor. This kind of literature about Iran is rare. Some characters are unforgettable. I liked the Taxi Driver's story, very funny.It was refreshing to read a book on Iran outside of the sensationalized headline news.I have a much better idea of these people now.
I recommend it.

This book sheds a refreshing and human light on the people of an ancient and noble culture much maligned here in the west. These stories are full of heart and humor; a touching personal view of regular folks living, working, and going about there daily lives. These stories are bound to resonate with the reader and will leave you with a smile and an understanding that we are all the same poeple with the same loves, dreams, and hardships, regardless of which side of the world we live on. Well worth reading!

Hemila's stories brought tears to my eyes at times and belly Chuckles at other times. It was so refreshing to see Iran from her perspective. We can all learn a lot from her insights... from her loving spirit. I was especially touched by the many instances of what might be considered random acts of kindness. We should all strive to be so open and giving...the world would be a better place. Thanks for sharing Hemila. I treasure our friendship. Can hardly wait to read your book of poems.
P.S. I love the story about the taxi driver... funny, it could very easily have been San Fransisco! I guess cabies are the same all over the word!

Bazaar Stories tells the odyssey of one woman's journey to her past which paves the way to her future. Told in short stories, it is a joy to read and a very fast read as well!

Beautiful, uplifting & heartfelt are just a few words to describe the experience you will have reading this wonderful book.

Although these wonderful stories take place in Iran, they are reminders to all of us to find the true miracles in life by taking the time to connect with people, whether strangers or family members.

Do yourself a favor and buy this book. Buy one for yourself and one or more as a gift (which is truly what this book is).