Memoir: Funny in Farsi (PDF format)

candytx · 04-03-2009, 11:48 AM

I saw this on the Amazon boards and the book looks pretty good... I'm new here... will post an intro later

For a limited time, Random House is offering Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of an Iranian Growing up in America for free:

http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/...90&source=link

It includes a letter and 2 essays from the author and a discussion/teacher's guide.

dreams · 04-05-2009, 12:29 AM

Hi, candytx, welcome to MobileRead. I was just getting ready to post this and was trying to decide where to put it.

I grabbed the pdf yesterday (when I was trying to avoid doing my taxes).

It never reached my collections in my reader. I started reading it on my laptop as a way to procrastinate doing my taxes.

I'm about half way through it and found that I am really enjoying her book.

SteveK · 04-05-2009, 03:00 PM

I just finished reading this book about 15 minutes ago. It is a thoroughly enjoyable book, despite the horrid PDF formatting after "reflowing" to a readable text size. I haven't laughed so much while reading a book for quite a while.

It's also available for purchase at Fictionwise in Mobipocket if you don't want to contend with the PDF formatting errors.

SteveK

candytx · 04-05-2009, 05:19 PM

Glad to hear it's good... I've got a few ahead of it... I was just jazzed that someone offered a memoir up for grabs for free, I don't find many of those and that's my favorite genre.

SteveK · 04-05-2009, 11:09 PM

Candytx - It's definitely the most humorous book I've read in a long time. The author definitely has a humorous outlook on life. I'm sure you'll find it one of the more enjoyable memoirs you've read in a while.

She has a new book now, which I believe is called Laughing Without an Accent. It's also available at Fictionwise, but unfortunately at around a $20 price. I'll definitely keep an eye on it and buy it if the price comes down.

Hope you enjoy "Farsi" as much as I did!

SteveK

dreams · 04-17-2009, 09:43 PM

Finally finished this during Spring Break. I have to agree with Steve K as I found myself laughing out loud as I pictured some of the situations.

I started it on my computer and transferred to my Sony 505 about a third of the way through. Even though the reflow was not that great, the story was so funny that I didn't even notice the format.

I'm waiting for a better price on her next book.

kelly1010 · 04-18-2009, 12:28 AM

Thanks for sharing!! Just downloaded it.

candytx · 04-18-2009, 08:32 AM

Dream and Steve - I agree, I finished it a week or two ago... I was surprised by how downright funny the author was... great book, even better price

I'll be grabbing the other one soon.

Elsi · 05-16-2009, 09:55 PM

I read this one on my road trip last weekend. I really enjoyed it very much and wished that it had been longer. I guess I'll have to look for her newest book.

I had read the first chapter on my laptop, but for the trip I transferred it to my Sony 505. It was nearly impossible to read at the "S" font size because the margins made the text so small. When I set it to "M", then the text was easy to read, although there were awkward line breaks when the text didn't really reflow properly.

Kris777 · 05-28-2009, 08:41 PM

I just downloaded this book, used Colibre to convert it to ePub and started reading on my jetBook. It looks like really funny books...

Thanks for this link!

adrift · 02-07-2013, 08:23 AM

I urgent need this book(pdf format) someone who can help?

Dr. Drib · 02-07-2013, 09:29 AM

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I urgent need this book(pdf format) someone who can help?

It's free.

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ozron · 02-08-2013, 03:05 AM

The free copy linked in the original post is no longer available, which is not surprising as it was almost 4 years ago. Currently $11.99 in the US Kindle store.

04-03-2009, 11:48 AM	#1
candytx Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 136 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: K2	Memoir: Funny in Farsi (PDF format) I saw this on the Amazon boards and the book looks pretty good... I'm new here... will post an intro later For a limited time, Random House is offering Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of an Iranian Growing up in America for free: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/...90&source=link It includes a letter and 2 essays from the author and a discussion/teacher's guide.

04-05-2009, 12:29 AM	#2
dreams Anticipation Posts: 21,462 Karma: 50511916 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Hi, candytx, welcome to MobileRead. I was just getting ready to post this and was trying to decide where to put it. I grabbed the pdf yesterday (when I was trying to avoid doing my taxes). It never reached my collections in my reader. I started reading it on my laptop as a way to procrastinate doing my taxes. I'm about half way through it and found that I am really enjoying her book. __________________ MobileRead Wiki . MobileRead's Patricia Clark Memorial Library free (mostly PD) ebooks MobileRead's Posting Guidelines . Author Guidelines 2012 list - 2013 list

04-17-2009, 09:43 PM	#6
dreams Anticipation Posts: 21,462 Karma: 50511916 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Finally finished this during Spring Break. I have to agree with Steve K as I found myself laughing out loud as I pictured some of the situations. I started it on my computer and transferred to my Sony 505 about a third of the way through. Even though the reflow was not that great, the story was so funny that I didn't even notice the format. I'm waiting for a better price on her next book. __________________ MobileRead Wiki . MobileRead's Patricia Clark Memorial Library free (mostly PD) ebooks MobileRead's Posting Guidelines . Author Guidelines 2012 list - 2013 list

04-18-2009, 12:28 AM	#7
kelly1010 Book Addict! Posts: 534 Karma: 1070 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Device: Sony PRS-505, iPod Touch, Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi	Thanks for sharing!! Just downloaded it. __________________ Kelly Check out my bookshelf on Shelfari!

05-16-2009, 09:55 PM	#9
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,374 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	I read this one on my road trip last weekend. I really enjoyed it very much and wished that it had been longer. I guess I'll have to look for her newest book. I had read the first chapter on my laptop, but for the trip I transferred it to my Sony 505. It was nearly impossible to read at the "S" font size because the margins made the text so small. When I set it to "M", then the text was easy to read, although there were awkward line breaks when the text didn't really reflow properly. __________________ Read the best books first, or you may not have a chance to read them at all. -- Henry David Thoreau Currently reading: *Kiln People* by David Brin (MM Paperback) ... *A Play of Isaac* by Margaret Frazer (Kindle) ... *Birthright* by Nora Roberts (Audio CD) Books read in 2009: 117

04-05-2009, 03:00 PM	#3
SteveK Groupie Posts: 187 Karma: 1004430 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: 3G Kindle, Ipod Touch, Vizio Tablet, Kindle PW	I just finished reading this book about 15 minutes ago. It is a thoroughly enjoyable book, despite the horrid PDF formatting after "reflowing" to a readable text size. I haven't laughed so much while reading a book for quite a while. It's also available for purchase at Fictionwise in Mobipocket if you don't want to contend with the PDF formatting errors. SteveK

04-05-2009, 05:19 PM	#4
candytx Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 136 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: K2	Glad to hear it's good... I've got a few ahead of it... I was just jazzed that someone offered a memoir up for grabs for free, I don't find many of those and that's my favorite genre.

04-05-2009, 11:09 PM	#5
SteveK Groupie Posts: 187 Karma: 1004430 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: 3G Kindle, Ipod Touch, Vizio Tablet, Kindle PW	Candytx - It's definitely the most humorous book I've read in a long time. The author definitely has a humorous outlook on life. I'm sure you'll find it one of the more enjoyable memoirs you've read in a while. She has a new book now, which I believe is called Laughing Without an Accent. It's also available at Fictionwise, but unfortunately at around a $20 price. I'll definitely keep an eye on it and buy it if the price comes down. Hope you enjoy "Farsi" as much as I did! SteveK

04-18-2009, 08:32 AM	#8
candytx Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 136 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: K2	Dream and Steve - I agree, I finished it a week or two ago... I was surprised by how downright funny the author was... great book, even better price I'll be grabbing the other one soon.

05-28-2009, 08:41 PM	#10
Kris777 Master Posts: 1,763 Karma: 2520493 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Nexus 7, jetBook-Lite, jetBook mini, Toshiba Thrive, JETBOOK COLOR	I just downloaded this book, used Colibre to convert it to ePub and started reading on my jetBook. It looks like really funny books... Thanks for this link! __________________ JetBook and jetBook-Lite reviews collection I and 89 jetBook fans voted for jetBook forum here: http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47659 Last edited by Kris777; 05-28-2009 at 08:48 PM.

02-07-2013, 08:23 AM	#11
adrift Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2013 Device: mobile-n8	I urgent need this book(pdf format) someone who can help?

02-08-2013, 03:05 AM	#13
ozron Groupie Posts: 150 Karma: 344054 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne, Oz Device: Kindle Touch, iPad, iPhone	The free copy linked in the original post is no longer available, which is not surprising as it was almost 4 years ago. Currently $11.99 in the US Kindle store.

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