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World Service,27 Feb 2004,22 mins

Book Group Controversy In Iran

Everywoman

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Professor Azar Nafisi has riled the Iranian authorities by hosting a book group. She talks to the show about this and her life in Tehran. Also on the programme: Is Abebech Gobena, founder of Ethiopia's oldest oprhanage, the new Mother Theresa of Africa?

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