Betty Mahmoody

Betty Mahmoody is an American author and activist. She is best known for her memoir 'No Without My Daughter', which was published in 1976 and became an international bestseller. The book tells the story of her experience of being forced to leave Iran with her daughter and her subsequent struggles to adapt to life in the United States. Betty has been involved in various charitable organizations and has worked to raise awareness about the issue of female genital mutilation. She has also written several other books and has been a vocal advocate for women's rights. Betty is a resident of Michigan, USA.