Roots in Iran: Stories of Visionary Women : Yasmine Mahdavi : 9780578965000 : 0578965003 : 27 Sep 2021 : Roots in Iran: Stories of Visionary Women is a collection of stories about fifteen remarkable women with roots in Iran. Divided into two sections, the longer chapters provide an in-depth look into the lives of five trailblazers. Readers learn how Anousheh Ansari's fascination with the galaxies led to her triumphs and travails as an entrepreneur and how Jasmin Moghbeli-riveted by the achievements of Valentina Tereshkova-became a Marine helicopter pilot and eventually a U.S. astronaut. The shorter chapters introduce readers to ten more dynamic women. Readers travel with Farnaz "Spider-Woman" Esmaeilzadeh, rock-climbing star, to find out how she got her start, and discover how Melody Ehsani, designer extraordinaire, champions women's rights even though she didn't end up in law school. The featured women are all transformative pioneers. Their vision of who they wanted to be led to th