The Sheltering Branch

Perhaps there is no more fitting occasion to revisit this beloved book by one of the great Bahá'í authors than the centenary of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's passing. Within the pages of The Sheltering, Branch Marzieh Gail offers a tribute to the life and teachings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's, highlighting His words and actions, and giving the reader a fleeting glimpse of the days in which He lived. Gail presents passages from the writings and talks of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and draws on the memoirs of her mother, Florence Breed Khan, who spent time in His presence, to craft this lovingly rendered portrait.

About the author

Marzieh Gail (1908-1993) was a Persian-American author and translator. Gail lived in the United States, Iran, and several European countries throughout her life. She held a Master's degree in English from the University of California, Berkeley; broke new ground as an early female journalist in Tehran; and wrote numerous books, essays, and articles about the Bahá'í Faith and other subjects. She is the translator of several important Bahá'í texts published in English.

Product details

• Authors: Marzieh Gail
• Publisher: Baha'i Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781618512062
• ISBN: 978-1-61851-206-2
• No. of pages: 143
• Dimensions: 124 mm x 197 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 202 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous