Author Talk: The Scent of Memories by Forough Amin

Join Iranian New Zealander author Forough Amin at Anecdote in Mt Eden as she discusses her debut book, The Scent of Memories. Through intimate oral histories, family photographs and personal narratives, The Scent of Memories brings together the remarkable life stories of five women, exploring themes of identity, belonging, migration and the enduring power of memory. Forough is also the founder of the Home Within Project, an initiative dedicated to preserving and sharing the often-unheard stories of migrant women. This special author talk offers an opportunity to discover the inspiration behind her first book, hear about the women whose experiences shaped its pages and explore the importance of preserving personal histories for future generations.