Sky of Red Poppies begins with a casual friendship between two schoolgirls coming of age in a politically divided 1960's Iran under rule of the Shah. Roya, the daughter of a prominent family, is envious of the fierce independence of her religious classmate Shireen. But Shireen has secrets of her own. Together, Roya and Shireen contend with becoming the women they want to be, and in doing so, make decisions that will cause their tragic undoing. In the unraveling of family secrets, Roya begins to question how she was raised and how to become the person she wishes to be. Set against the backdrop of a nation forced to mute its profound identity, Sky of Red Poppies is a novel about culture, politics and the redeeming power of friendships. "A book revealing a clash of cultures and abounding with intrigue, which I highly recommend." -- East County Magazine "Sky of Red Poppies takes its readers on a fascinating journey through the landscapes of Iran. A must read!" --Melody Moezzi, NPR commentator and author of War on Error Nominated finalist for KPBS's One Book One San Diego 2011 Finalist in the 2011 San Diego Book Awards The overwhelming support of readers has made Sky of Red Poppies a 2012 selection for One Book, One San Diego. Finalist in Benjamin Franklin Awards, cover, fiction. Like a picture slowly developing in the darkroom, the injustice around me became clearer with time. Forbidden thoughts grew and multiplied in my head. How many others had disappeared before her, and who would be next? Used Book in Good Condition