Wise, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, ” Persepolis” tells the story of Marjane Satrapi`s life in Tehran from the ages of six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah`s regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution & the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The intelligent & outspoken child of radical Marxists, & the great-grandaughter of Iran`s last emperor, Satrapi bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. ” Persepolis” paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran & of the bewildering contradictions between home life & public life. Amidst the tragedy, Marjane`s child`s eye view adds immediacy & humour, & her story of a childhood at once outrageous & ordinary, beset by the unthinkable & yet buffered by an extraordinary & loving family, is immensely moving. It is also very beautiful; Satrapi`s drawings have the power of the very best woodcuts.