“My Name is Mahtob” Author Tells her Story of Fear and Forgiveness

Mahtob Mahmoody tells her story of escaping a fanatical Iranian household and how she came to a place of forgiveness.

[NH-tbsm]

Her mother raised her well. She seems lovely.

[rozchristopherson]

After seeing the movie many years ago, I was so worried about the little girl, Mahtob. But I see God took care of her. 🧡🧡🙏🙏

[Cookie-kkdc]

Mahtob and especially her mother are brave.

[sistagalsistagal]

First up they should pay tribute to the beautiful brave souls that orgastrated their escape, and risked their lives so her and her mum could escape. They are the real hero's. Bless these courageous folks. 🙏

[carolynprince]

What a sweet lady! I saw the movie many years ago when it came out. It’s so nice to see the young girl, now a grown, well spoken woman who obviously loves the Lord! Yes, God is so good! I am excited to read her story.

[ElsjeMassyn]

I watched the movie and read the book (got the book in a second hand bookshop in South Africa)
I want to thank Mahtob's mother and every Iranian and other person that found the compassion in their hearts to help mom and daughter escape.
Your almost impossible mission has helped build my faith that: WITH GOD - ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE

[winkieblink]

Mahtob looks just like her mother at the same age. How beautiful is that!

[AnaJakobsen]

i need to say the mother was so lucky, me i stayed for years n lost my boy kidnapped, now i just hope God will keep him alive, i had other friends mothers from Europe who lost their child in Mauritius

[teresapitts]

Mahtob is a very brave and courageous young

[nancyquillian]

I love the part of the movie at the end, where they see the American flag and the mother says “We’re Home” 😌

[Candy-pdkx]

I haven't read the book, but Sally Field was outstanding in the part of Betty. All those others as well. There were so many that risk their own lives helping her to get back with her daughter. God bless them all. If you haven't seen the movie, I have watched it every time it has aired. This young woman and her mother, such strong women to have endured all they went through. Thank you for sharing your life . May the lord richely bless you. ❤

[-mey]

This story is so amazing!! I watched the movie today and It got me at the edge of my seat 😢😢 It made me think that I must be WISE and EXTRA cautious about my future husband and his culture. Praise the Lord for these two women who escaped with the grace of God now to tell their story and help others

[TheMisschrisaz]

I just finished reading her book. It was fantastic! I highly recommend it. What an inspiration she is.

[brenda]

They endured unimaginable trials to gain their freedom and get safely back home. Let this be a lesson:There is NOTHING on this earth a Mother won't due to protect her child.NOTHING. Betty getting Mahtob safely back home on American soil could have easily cost her, her life in that barbaric country but she still took a chance and put her daughter first, because she knew she couldn't let her beautiful child grow up in those awful circumstances. God Bless you Betty🙏💙💙💙

[brenda]

God Bless Mahtob and Betty they have been through much to gain their freedom back. Mahtob you are a strong beautiful woman, and your Mother is AMAZING for getting the two of you, back to safety and back on American soil🙏💙💙💙

[meggrotte]

Abuse especially chronic and prolonged it really does affect the body.
It's been thirty two years and i'm still affected by it
My faith in the lord is what gives me hope. I just have to live day by day

[Pippa-pwqw]

A Beautiful Miracle!! I have met both 🌹 Mahtob & her mother Betty. 🌹 Listen closely as Inspirational women tell their story. ⭐

[patriciascout]

I sorry that she never mentions her half brothers
And how traumatic it was for them also not knowing if they were alive or dead.

[maltesegirl]

Ive literally just finished the book, thank god betty was such a strong woman.
Amazing 👏

[cliftonchapma]

Looking forward to reading this! I was her age when this happened to her. As a parent now the story hits differently. I'm very proud of mahtob, and her mother..