The dynamic history of Iran includes many glorious chapters. Cyrus the Great and his charter of human rights to mankind made him a liberator king. It has seen some dark chapters as well. Alexander the Great conquered the Persian capital city of Persepolis, eventually burning the city down. Genghis Khan, who ruined many cities in Iran and killed many innocent people also left his mark on the country. Over and over again Iran was reborn from the ashes and rebuilt herself.

The Revolution of 1979 was yet another dark period of struggle. This book is one man's journey to escape tyranny and embrace freedom. Told in his own words, the real-life story of Parviz Hakimi symbolizes the hope that the Iranian people will once again arise from the deprivation of religious extremes.