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    A Letter from Iran
    A Letter from Iran
    A Letter from Iran
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    A Letter from Iran

    By Mehrdad Goudarzi

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    A fresh look at the events of modern time and the source of current troubles between Iran and America, issues that have far too long been ignored by the mass market American media. A Letter from Iran goes beyond information to consider, reminding us that whatever country we call home, we share similar dreams and hopes for the future.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMehrdad Goudarzi
    Release dateDec 19, 2012
    ISBN9781301968053
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      I agree with some of his sentiments, but felt a little defensive over him blaming Americans for decisions made by our government. Yes, I can step up and do something, but no I'm not in control and can't stop everything I disagree with.

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    A Letter from Iran - Mehrdad Goudarzi

    A Letter from Iran

    From One Great Nation to Another

    by

    Merhdad Goudarzi

    A Letter from Iran

    Copyright 2012 by Mehrdad Goudarzi

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    Dedication

    I dedicate this book to my children and to all my nephews and nieces who consider this country their new home. Also, to all the Americans who I admire. I know in my heart that they will eventually see the light and save the future for all humanity.

    CHAPTER ONE

    DEAR AMERICAN FRIENDS

    I write this letter as an Iranian American. The United States is my home, the place where I have spent the majority of my adult life. During the past 33 years living in this country, I have tried to explain the reasons behind the animosity that exists between two great nations: Iran, the one I proudly call my country of birth and America, the one where my children were born and which they call their country.

    I was only five years old, but I vividly remember the moment. I was sitting on my grandfather’s lap in the front seat of my uncle’s car when news came on the radio that John F. Kennedy had been assassinated. I will never forget the moment. The deep reaction of shock and sorrow I saw upon their faces planted a seed deep in my mind, one that eventually brought me to America to study and then make it my home. Years later, more of my family joined me to make their home in the United States as well. I have developed deep roots here, married and had children. Some of the best people I have met during my lifetime have been Americans. I am thankful for their sweet and loving acceptance, and I will cherish these friendships until the day I leave this planet.

    However, one thing has always troubled me in my relationships with my American friends. A great number of them are sadly clueless to the international role of the American government and the perception of their country and its policies, particularly concerning the people and way of life for those who call the Middle East home.

    As a person who lived in the Middle East for the first 20 years of my life, I have kept a close connection with my roots there. Even though I may now watch the news while sitting in my American home, I know my birth country and the beautiful region, and I understand the

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