Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
Graphic novel and autobiography Persepolis I & II are the story of the author’s childhood in Iran during the Islamic Revolution and the war with Iraq.
It's an eye opening view of her country rarely experienced here in the US. It was recently made into a movie. Highly recommended. Author interview:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/marjane-satrapi-of-madness-and-mullahs-409478.html
