Out Of Iran: One Woman's Escape from the Ayatollahs

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In the late 70's the Iranian government was taken over. The new government gave female citizens even less rights. Women were no longer permitted to have male friends. No one could drink alcohol, or listen to music and women needed to have a chaperone at all times when they were out in public. To say the least, Sousan found these new laws crazy. She was not used to living her life as a virtual prisoner. She had modern beliefs and wanted to go out and meet men and have a good time. And why shouldn't she? She was a beautiful young women (a widow in her early 30's.) The 1987 memoir Out of Iran, written by Sousan Azadi and Angela Ferrante, was released by Time Warner's imprint Little, Brown and Company. [1] Her experiences in Iran during the Islamic Revolution of 1979, her brief detention at the time, and her final flight from the nation are all detailed in the book. [2]

Sousan Azadi was born on 1954. Discover Sousan Azadi's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old? Popular As Although Sousan lived in a grand mansion, she was now nearly penniless again. The mansion actually belonged to her young son. And her in-laws (who were her son's legal guardians) allowed her to live there only if she followed their foolish rules! You may be thinking now that he's passed away, Sousan can do what she wants? Not in Iran. In death, her husband actually had just as much control over Sousan (if not more.) He made his in-laws Sousan's guardian and Sousan's son's guardian. (Remember in Iran, women have no rights.) And although Sousan's husband was a millionaire, he only left Sousan a small allowance each month (provided she did not remarry.) And his fortune was split between his family and their son.

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Sousan lived a very privileged life. She traveled the world and went to college in the US. However, she was from a strict Iranian family that demanded her return to the US before she completed college. Her family thought she was shaming them and practically disowned her for a brief period. After returning to Iran, Sousan found herself nearly penniless and living in boarding houses. She soon caught the attention of very rich real estate developer and was soon married. She used the pen name Azadi to shield her family from abuse while they were in Iran. She claims to be a great-granddaughter of the Qajar dynasty. [3]

Her smugglers were able to get her and her son out of the country but it was a very, very dangerous journey. Sousan was again nearly penniless when she left Iran but did not care because at least she was safe. She soon divorced her second husband (who she didn't love,) before moving to Canada and finally settling in the US. Needless to say, two of the secret police came to her home unannounced. Sousan was worried because she had a boyfriend over and it was in the evening. Her home was searched for several hours! Her records, and gas coupons (used to buy gas in a country that irresponsibly rationed everything) were confiscated. Sousan found out that her in-laws reported her to the police to get her in trouble!Azadi, Sousan (1991). Fugitive. FRANCE LOISIRS / CALMANN-LEVY. p. 324. ISBN 978-2-724-26458-6 . Retrieved 2023-02-09.

She used the pen name Azadi to shield her family from abuse while they were in Iran. She claims to be a great-granddaughter of the Qajar dynasty. She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children. Family At 69 years old, Sousan Azadi height not available right now. We will update Sousan Azadi's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. Out of Iran" is the courageous story of Sousan Azadi; an Iranian refugee who escaped the country from the brutal Ayatollah during the mid 1980's. The book also carefully details her life before her escape during the horrific Iranian Revolution.

Sousan continued entertaining in her home and going on dates with men. She dated a few men which was totally out of the question during the new regime; but she didn't care. After her marriage, Sousan could see that her husband was very insecure and jealous. She could not leave her home without his permission and could not speak to her friends or family. Although this was common treatment for Iranian ladies, Sousan was not accustomed to this. The 1987 memoir Out of Iran, written by Sousan Azadi and Angela Ferrante, was released by Time Warner's imprint Little, Brown and Company. Her experiences in Iran during the Islamic Revolution of 1979, her brief detention at the time, and her final flight from the nation are all detailed in the book.