Book Summary
As a young Baha'i girl growing up in Tehran during the Iran-Iraq War, Mahvash lived in daily terror of religious persecution and bombing raids. She took destiny into her own hands.
Mahvash escaped under cover of darkness on a solo trek across the border.
This courageous and hopeful memoir is a portrait of a childhood cut short, a young woman's journey to flee oppression. It is the story of a refugee who learns what it means to come home.
Daylight Forever shares one immigrant's struggle for freedom, opportunity and belonging — and examines the tapestry of personal differences, which, through tears and determination, have been woven into our shared human destiny.
Testimonial
"Daylight Forever is both stunning and heartbreaking. Mahvash brilliantly invites the reader into her personal journey as a refugee and allows you to experience her life through the eyes of a young girl. This memoir was gripping, visceral, and sacred work. Not only does this book need to be a required reading, it deserves a prize for the bravery that it represents in honor of every refugee both present and past."
For Women Who Roar Founder, Megan Febuary
Professional Experience
Working alongside Mahvash Khajavi-Harvey was one of the most treasured experiences of my life. I provided a developmental edit of an early draft, and then worked alongside her to do deep editing as we brought her story to life on the pages together.You can purchase a copy of Daylight Forever HERE.
