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I Hid My Voice

By: Parinoush Saniee
Narrated by: Reza Nasooti, Vaneh Assadourian
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From the international bestselling author of The Book of Fate comes the story, based on real events, of a four-year-old boy who cannot speak and the shame it brings upon his family in modern-day Iran.

Four-year-old Shahaab has not started talking. The family doctor believes there is no cause for concern; nevertheless, Shahaab is ridiculed by others who call him “dumb.” In his innocent and deeply hurt child’s mind, he begins to believe that the “good” and “intelligent” children like his older brother are their fathers’ sons. On the other hand, children like him who are “clumsy” and “problematic” are their mothers’ sons.

No one in the family can understand Shahaab except his maternal grandmother, who seems to possess the understanding and the kindness he so desperately craves. Their growing bond leads to a deep friendship in which Shahaab is able to experience some happiness and finally find his voice.

©2016 Parinoush Saniee. Translation © 2016 by Sanam Kalantari (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing

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A beautiful story

My interest was captured immediately by the story and I was drawn into Shahab’s world. I couldn’t stop listening and finished the book in 1 day. Thank you Parinoush!!!!! Keep writing ♥️

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