This is a beautiful piece, mainly because the main subject herself is incredibly engaging and enthusiastic. The editing is smooth and I love hearing the diary format. This piece gives a view of Iranian culture that many people may not be familiar with, but through the perspective of a longtime American. I'm putting this together with two other features on Muslim women -- "Lolita Unveiled" and "Reclaiming Islam" -- for an hour-long program.
An old piece, but what a joy listening to a first-time author talk about her life and her journey to getting published. The piece is tight and the trip to New York City to publicize the book release was a hoot. Upbeat is not a strong enough word to describe Firoozeh Dumas. Her audio diary is inspiring without having a hint of pretention, a rarity among published writers if you know any. Must listen for writers and readers equally.
I really like many public radio-esque stories, but so many are serious that it starts to drain your emotions after awhile. This is a good comedy relief.
I like the way that she chats with people at the parties, jokes around. It translates well. It's like the difference between a book and a movie. In a movie, you can't get into the character's head, but here you do. Yeah, we all know that, but in a diary, it's good to get OUT of the diarist's head once-in-awhile, too, and joke around with an audience.
A HILARIOUS and upfront profile . If ALL profiles could come in this diary-esque format, there's so much dimension. You get: a good determined writer story with plenty of personality, a tour of the publishing world, a persevering female/mother story and all of it spiced with the larger issue of immigration. If only there'd been a little more of her writing.
interesting editing - humorous, transparent weave between the narrator and protagonist.
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Tara Anderson
Posted on August 18, 2004 at 10:11 AM | Permalink
Review of Laughing without an Accent
This is a beautiful piece, mainly because the main subject herself is incredibly engaging and enthusiastic. The editing is smooth and I love hearing the diary format. This piece gives a view of Iranian culture that many people may not be familiar with, but through the perspective of a longtime American. I'm putting this together with two other features on Muslim women -- "Lolita Unveiled" and "Reclaiming Islam" -- for an hour-long program.
Emon Hassan
Posted on July 16, 2005 at 06:31 PM | Permalink
Review of Laughing without an Accent
An old piece, but what a joy listening to a first-time author talk about her life and her journey to getting published. The piece is tight and the trip to New York City to publicize the book release was a hoot. Upbeat is not a strong enough word to describe Firoozeh Dumas. Her audio diary is inspiring without having a hint of pretention, a rarity among published writers if you know any. Must listen for writers and readers equally.
Hans Anderson
Posted on November 06, 2003 at 02:22 PM | Permalink
Review of Laughing without an Accent
I like the way that she chats with people at the parties, jokes around. It translates well. It's like the difference between a book and a movie. In a movie, you can't get into the character's head, but here you do. Yeah, we all know that, but in a diary, it's good to get OUT of the diarist's head once-in-awhile, too, and joke around with an audience.
Transom Editors
Posted on October 01, 2003 at 06:40 AM | Permalink
Review of Laughing without an Accent
A HILARIOUS and upfront profile . If ALL profiles could come in this diary-esque format, there's so much dimension. You get: a good determined writer story with plenty of personality, a tour of the publishing world, a persevering female/mother story and all of it spiced with the larger issue of immigration. If only there'd been a little more of her writing.
interesting editing - humorous, transparent weave between the narrator and protagonist.