In the Land of Tea Cups

Daria believes that the perfect gift for her twenty-five-year-old daughter is to find her an ideal husband. But Mina is tired of her mother's endless attempts to arrange her personal life. Mina spent her childhood in Iran and began her adult life in New York. Her family left politically torn Tehran, and Mina knows better than anyone what it means to face cultural clashes. She also knows that the biggest confrontations usually happen at home, with loved ones. When Daria and Mina go on a trip to visit relatives in Iran, they learn to understand each other and their roots anew. But when Mina falls in love with a man whom Daria considers a very, very wrong choice, the peace in the family could be shattered again. Sparkling with life, the dialogues, pleasant characters; this book is perfect for meeting and discussing it over a cup of tea. — Kirkus Lyrically, vividly, and deeply moving. The mother and daughter, Daria and Mina, have different attitudes towards life in Western society, yet their common pull towards their roots, towards Iran, is remarkable. This is a story about people who belong to two cultures, two worlds at once. — Publishers Weekly Maryam Kamali beautifully captured the atmosphere — the sights, sounds, and smells of Tehran. Humor, romance, and traditions blend perfectly in this story. — Booklist