My Name Is Mahtob

The Story that Began in the Global Phenomenon Not Without My Daughter Continues

De: Mahtob Mahmoody

Narrado por: Kristen James

Two decades ago, millions of readers worldwide thrilled to the story told in the international bestseller Not Without My Daughter—subsequently made into a film starring Sally Field—that told of an American mother and her six-year-old child’s daring escape from an abusive and tyrannical Iranian husband and father. Now the daughter returns to tell the whole story, not only of that imprisonment and escape but of life after fleeing Tehran: living in fear of re-abduction, enduring recurring nightmares and panic attacks, attending school under a false name, battling life-threatening illness—all under the menacing shadow of her father.

This is the story of an extraordinary young woman’s triumph over life-crushing trauma to build a life of peace and forgiveness. Taking readers from Michigan to Iran and from Ankara, Turkey, to Paris, France, My Name Is Mahtob depicts the profound resilience of a wounded soul healed by faith in God’s goodness and in his care and love. And Mahmoody reveals the secret of how she liberated herself from a life of fear, learning to forgive the father who had shattered her life and discovering joy and peace that comes from doing so.

Awesome!

One of the best books I have ever listened to! Well written, well narrated, and amazing story of God’s power and hand in Mahtob’s life!

Resiliency and Forgiveness

Great book on resiliency and forgiveness without compromising safety.
Excellent “second” book after “Not Without My Daughter.”

Excellent!

Absolutely love the reader of this book. Excellent voice and inflection. And the message of the book is beautiful!

Her determination

I liked her persistence as well as her refusal to be broken by her father or his 'faith'.

Loved it

It was wonderful to get the whole story and her perspective. I also listened to her dad’s story

Forgiveness Yields freedom

I thoroughly enjoyed hearing from Mahtob's perspective of the life she lived in Iran. I was distressed that so much hatred has darkened her 6 year old heart. Mahtob's teacher was perceptive enough to see what was happening and steered her toward forgiving her dad.
Mahtob Mamoody is a well-adjusted woman. She is proud of her Persian heritage (I would love a dinner invitation!). Her dad would have been proud.

Must read for those of us who have read NWOMD!

I struggled with chapter one... not a patient 'reader', but as expected Mahtob picks up the story of her memories by chapter 2 and I was hooked. I read her Mom's 1st book in 1989ish. Mahtob's book has given me closure, as I felt a part of their story from the day I picked up there first book.

Everyone has a story - AMAZING

My Name is Mahtob
I would like to start with, I never heard of ‘Not without my daughter’. I will find the movie to watch. This biography, was a wonderful varied journey, to read. As any life, there happens to be many peaks and valleys. I found the saying to be truthful ‘A child is very resilient’. She went through a lot, she achieved a lot, and was rewarded much. The rewards received, with which I am referring were not the physical accolades but the inner peace, the strength and abilities of not only coping but prospering.
I was enriched by this read. Although you are not to compare one life to another, I have been blessed beyond measure. With gratitude I am filled not enduring the life which she lived.

Simply Amazing.

Innocence betrayed and redeemed

With all the subtle honestly of a child we are led to ask ourselves how a picture-perfect family can go so horribly wrong. An American-born Iranian father takes his family on a vacation to visit his folks in Iran. What mother and daughter don't know is that their ticket is one-way. Once "home" his countenance changes. How can a kidnapped mother and child maintain their equilibrium in captivity? A white-knuckle escape is eclipsed only by a resilience found in the Gospel of Christ. A refreshing spring in an unlikely place.

The way Martin worked through the challenged she experienced and her faith.

I lived in Iran for two years and am a bit surprised at some of the words that the narrator mis-pronounced