Flight in Cage



9 April 2012

Hoda publication institute has reprinted Abdolrahman Aghazi's memoirs of his captivity at Saddam's camps during Sacred Defense years. The book addresses adolescents.

IBNA: The book encompasses 60 memory pieces of Aghazi's captivity at Saddam's camps beginning from his presence in the preliminary Valfajr Operation.

In an interview with IBNA, Aghazi stated that the book was a great opportunity for him to present his memories of the war and captivity to youngsters. "I decided to address the youngsters so that they will gain an understanding of what their peers went through during hardships of captivity and how they communicated with their creator," he added.

The writer has brought whimsical narratives of his captivity making his work more interesting to read.

Arranged in 112 pages, the book is reprinted by Hoda Publication Institute.



 
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