If you are trying to get ready to read this book here is a couple of things to help you out. I have found a video on YouTube to show what happens to Marjane as a child when this book takes place.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY0ixG94cHE&feature=PlayList&p=09E682D0842420CD&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=14
I have also found an article to read about that time on the BNET website. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2267/is_2_67/ai_63787337/ this article is written by Nikki R. Keddie. These things will help you when getting readyto the book book