Maman’s story

About the Book

A family saga that begins in Iran in 1933, tracing the intertwined lives of a boy and a girl whose paths ultimately converge in marriage and migration. Their tale expands into the story of a family of fifteen, uprooted from an urban life in Tehran and transplanted to the rugged demands of dairy farming in Canada. As they struggle to adapt to a new land, language barriers and personal loss fracture the family, culminating in the father‛s return to Iran. Left behind, the mother must raise the children alone, facing isolation, cultural displacement and economic hardship.

About the Author

Parvaneh Saatchi is the proud mother of three grown children and a mathematics and physics teacher. She is a triathlete, alpine, Nordic and water skier plus a soprano with the Vancouver Bach Choir. She and her husband with their beloved Dalmatian live in Vancouver, Canada – a city where you can enjoy gardening and staying active year-round. Maman’s Story is written to bring strength to leaps of faith and inspire risk taking.