Life in modern-day Iran from a mother’s perspective
FloZa pens new book based on her own experience, “The Party and Other Short Stories”
From France – FloZa brings to life the residents, and the social culture of modern-day Iran in a contemporary collection of short stories inspired by her real-life experience, “The Party and Other Short Stories”.
“The Party and Other Short Stories” chronicles, light-heartedly and with philosophy, the adventures of a young woman, who for family reasons comes back to her country of origin after 17 years of absence, and finds it all totally changed due to the Revolution. The way she and her half-European son are received, however, strongly impresses her. Indeed, she and her 3-year-old son are welcomed, and cared for with a lot of sympathy. Through her stories, FloZa introduces the readers to the Iranian people, their customs, and the importance of family ties in their culture…
FloZa draws ample inspiration from her own journey raising her son during 7 years in Iran. She writes:
"Yes indeed I was impressed by the care and attention that we witnessed every day in Iran. We had nowhere to go and we were accepted kind-heartedly. We spent 9 wonderful years together with our family. Maybe it was the war years that had created such patience and solidarity among the people, I don’t know. During that particular time of my life it did me a lot of good to be there, sheltered and cared for, and feeling in no danger whatsoever. I met, in Iran, a strong feeling of tolerance towards children and a general appreciation and respect for “the woman.” That may seem going against the general trend of thought … we should keep in mind, however, that Iran has inherited a very old and refined culture, and a tradition of tolerance and understanding that still exists among her People".
Uplifting and positive, “The Party and Other Short Stories” shows the sunny side of life in the Iranian society, following the country’s Revolution, spanning from mid 1991 to the spring of 1999.
About the Author
FloZa was born in Tehran, Iran, in a happy family. She has lived and studied in three countries, Iran, France, and the United States. She has a degree in English Language and Literature, a degree in Finance, as well as an MBA in Business and Commerce from an American University. Her career started as an English teacher, first in Tehran, then in France. She has also worked in the banking industry both in France and in the United States, and as an Assistant Manager in Irano-European companies. At present FloZa lives in Central France, where she spends her time painting, and writing, (when she’s not visiting beautiful chateaux…) the activities that she has enjoyed from an early age. She’s currently writing a novel about the interesting experience of her teaching years in the Paris Region, the real, and unreal people that she encountered…!
FloZa pens new book based on her own experience, “The Party and Other Short Stories”
From France – FloZa brings to life the residents, and the social culture of modern-day Iran in a contemporary collection of short stories inspired by her real-life experience, “The Party and Other Short Stories”.
“The Party and Other Short Stories” chronicles, light-heartedly and with philosophy, the adventures of a young woman, who for family reasons comes back to her country of origin after 17 years of absence, and finds it all totally changed due to the Revolution. The way she and her half-European son are received, however, strongly impresses her. Indeed, she and her 3-year-old son are welcomed, and cared for with a lot of sympathy. Through her stories, FloZa introduces the readers to the Iranian people, their customs, and the importance of family ties in their culture…
FloZa draws ample inspiration from her own journey raising her son during 7 years in Iran. She writes:
"Yes indeed I was impressed by the care and attention that we witnessed every day in Iran. We had nowhere to go and we were accepted kind-heartedly. We spent 9 wonderful years together with our family. Maybe it was the war years that had created such patience and solidarity among the people, I don’t know. During that particular time of my life it did me a lot of good to be there, sheltered and cared for, and feeling in no danger whatsoever. I met, in Iran, a strong feeling of tolerance towards children and a general appreciation and respect for “the woman.” That may seem going against the general trend of thought … we should keep in mind, however, that Iran has inherited a very old and refined culture, and a tradition of tolerance and understanding that still exists among her People".
Uplifting and positive, “The Party and Other Short Stories” shows the sunny side of life in the Iranian society, following the country’s Revolution, spanning from mid 1991 to the spring of 1999.
About the Author
FloZa was born in Tehran, Iran, in a happy family. She has lived and studied in three countries, Iran, France, and the United States. She has a degree in English Language and Literature, a degree in Finance, as well as an MBA in Business and Commerce from an American University. Her career started as an English teacher, first in Tehran, then in France. She has also worked in the banking industry both in France and in the United States, and as an Assistant Manager in Irano-European companies. At present FloZa lives in Central France, where she spends her time painting, and writing, (when she’s not visiting beautiful chateaux…) the activities that she has enjoyed from an early age. She’s currently writing a novel about the interesting experience of her teaching years in the Paris Region, the real, and unreal people that she encountered…!
