“An incisive, intellectually robust look at the feminist movement in Iran…a riveting portrait of the Iranian woman: her strength, resilience, suffering and hope.” – Publishers Weekly

“A well-documented and persuasively written examination of the change in Iranian women’s status under the country’s secular and religious governments…maintains an engaging tone that makes it easy for casual readers to follow the arguments.” – Kirkus Reviews

“Nina Ansary’s book is a must-read for anyone hoping for a fuller understanding of the role of women and the women’s rights movement in Iran. It is a must needed antidote to Western misconceptions.” – San Francisco Book Review

“The most accurate and appealing book that I have read about the women’s rights movement in contemporary Iran.” – Mehrangiz Kar, Prominent Iranian Attorney & Celebrated Women’s Rights Activist

“Offering an informed view of the women’s movement within Iran, JEWELS OF ALLAH challenges assumptions and offers cautious optimism.” – IndieReader Review

“This is a remarkable book. Nina Ansary explodes some of the myths and prejudices held about Iranian women across the centuries. This volume is an invaluable addition to the existing literature on the subject and a must read for all those who are interested in understanding Islam and feminisms and in the celebration of differences and diversities within the feminist movements.” – Baroness Afshar of Heslington, Professor, Academy of Social Sciences, University of York

“Knowing our history is knowing ourselves. Nina Ansary expertly reveals largely untold stories of the multifaceted women of Iran and their perseverance to overcome considerable obstacles.” – Alisa Miller, CEO, Public Radio International (PRI)

“The women of Iran have no greater champion than Nina Ansary, nor does anyone equal her in explaining the seemingly paradoxical expansion of women’s education since the Iranian Revolution.” – Richard W. Bulliet, Professor of History, Columbia University