Books & Memoirs
The written legacy of H.I.H. Princess Ashraf Pahlavi
Princess Ashraf Pahlavi recorded her eventful and historic life in two published memoirs — Faces in a Mirror and Time for Truth. Through these works, she reflected on her personal experiences, public service, Iran’s modern history, and international events she witnessed firsthand.
Memoirs of Public Service, Diplomacy, and Exile
Her writings offer a personal perspective on Iran’s political transformation, the Pahlavi era, international diplomacy, women’s advancement, and the upheavals that shaped modern Iranian history.
Faces in a Mirror
In this memoir, Princess Ashraf recounts the extraordinary story of her life and of her country through personal experiences and historical events she witnessed directly.
The book includes reflections on international diplomacy, meetings with world leaders including Joseph Stalin, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Zhou Enlai, and major moments in modern Iranian history.
Buy Now →
Time for Truth
In Time for Truth, Princess Ashraf presents her reflections on the challenges of modern Iran and the historical developments that shaped the nation.
The publication offers a personal testimony and historical perspective on political events, international relations, and the fate of Iran during a decisive period of history.
Out Of Stock →A Personal Witness to History
Princess Ashraf’s writings provide a rare personal account of major political and diplomatic events. Her memoirs describe meetings with international leaders, diplomatic missions, and moments of crisis that placed Iran at the center of global affairs.
Among the most notable passages are her recollections of meeting Joseph Stalin in Moscow in 1946, during a period of tension over Iran’s sovereignty and the Soviet presence in Azerbaijan.
Her publications preserve the voice of a woman who lived through some of the most consequential moments of Iran’s modern history.
Diplomacy and International Encounters
In addition to domestic political history, her books include memories of meetings and conversations with world figures such as Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Zhou Enlai. These accounts reveal her interest in international affairs and her belief that Iran’s future was closely connected to global diplomacy.
Through these writings, Princess Ashraf Pahlavi presented not only her personal story, but also a broader view of Iran’s place in the world during the twentieth century.
Publications
Books, memoirs, and reflections by H.I.H. Princess Ashraf Pahlavi.