Publisher's Synopsis
As a lawyer, judge, lecturer, writer, and activist, Shirin Ebadi has spoken out in her country, Iran, as well as throughout the world. ""Shirin Ebadi"" is the story of an exceptional figure who has dedicated her life to fighting for basic human rights, especially those of women and children, within Iran and abroad. With this book, students will become familiar with the woman whose efforts to promote democracy and human rights in the Middle East led to her being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003.
