Published by Italian publisher La Vela, the book provides insights into a different time and world, challenging readers to look beyond their preconceived notions.
During the unveiling ceremony, prominent guests shared their reflections on the book.
Fulvio Grimaldi, a renowned Italian journalist and documentary filmmaker, described the book as a powerful account. He highlighted a chapter where Ayatollah Khamenei speaks tenderly about his wife, “Those pages, full of love, respect, and devotion, moved me deeply. They show his wife as a remarkable and honorable figure who was a pillar of his struggle.”
Mario Tilliger, the translator, noted the centrality of prayer in the memoirs, describing Ayatollah Khamenei as a practical yet profoundly spiritual figure. He likened his reflective practice to that of desert monks, who “chew and savor” texts to extract their essence. Tilliger also emphasized the spiritual nature of the Islamic Revolution, connecting it to eschatological themes and divine inspiration.
Antonello Sacchetti, an author and activist, was particularly moved by a passage describing Ayatollah Khamenei's reaction to the death of Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser while in prison. Despite differing ideologies, the scene highlighted his sense of human solidarity and grief for the Arab people, he argued,
Journalist Lorenzo Bruno praised the book’s literary value and its portrayal of Ayatollah Khamenei’s patience, organizational skills, and resilience during his solitary confinement in a 1.5-meter cell, finding both profound darkness and divine light within its pages.
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