A collection of short pieces in which the author narrates the hardships of staying human in the modern age. The book touches on the strengths and weaknesses that make each one of us human.
It is February of 2040 in Tehran. The Iranian Revolution of the 70's has been defeated, and the Pahlavi dynasty continues to rule the country. Roham Rad is a senior member of the Pahlavi court and a member of Tehran's high society. After an assassination on the King, he is arrested and accused of playing a significant role in it.As Roham's intentions come under question, another one comes to mind: If the Iranian Revolution had not succeeded, h...
Loneliness is not invincible, nor is it inevitable, yet it persists and fights tooth and nail to stay. It goes neither gentle nor quiet. The path to escape from it is an ancient mystery. How do some get trapped in the no man's land of nostalgia while some overcome the pain and reach the calm shores of solitude? "I will name you Baran" portrays the lives of 4 Iranians in the diaspora and in Iran- in transition, migrating, and firmly settled- wh...
