Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood is a graphic novel memoir that follows author Marjane Satrapi's experiences during the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s. Through her eyes the reader glimpses the political machinations that threaten Marjane's family and the stability of her country. As Marjane grows from a child into a teenager, she recounts her personal growth as she witnesses the persecution and violence that war brings.
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