Journey of a Thousand Storms

Experience the remarkable journey of resilience and hope in 'Journey of a Thousand Storms.' This stunning narrative captures the life of Kooshyar Karimi, a former doctor and award-winning translator from Iran, who faced unimaginable challenges after being kidnapped by the Iranian Intelligence Service. As a marginalized Jew in a fundamentalist Islamic state, Kooshyar defied oppressive societal norms while risking his life to save others, including unmarried pregnant women from brutal punishments. After enduring torture and manipulation, he escapes to Turkey, where survival becomes a new battle against corruption and human trafficking. This compelling book not only highlights his fight for freedom and the safety of his family but also explores themes of compassion, human behavior, and the resilience of the human spirit. With 272 pages of heartfelt storytelling, 'Journey of a Thousand Storms' is a must-read for anyone seeking tales of courage, empathy, and the strength to forge a new life in the face of adversity. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order and allow up to 10 days for delivery. Discover how one man's unwavering determination can inspire us all to overcome the storms of life.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143786092
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 272


Description:
Kooshyar Karimi had two careers in Iran, one as a doctor and one as an award-winning translator. Until he was kidnapped by the Intelligence Service.

Behind his professional success, Kooshyar was a rebel on several fronts. Marginalised since boyhood as a Jew in a fundamentalist Islamic state, he was a member of a political group that opposed the government. He'd also been using his medical skills illegally, to save unmarried pregnant women from death by stoning.

Snatched from the street, he was jailed and tortured and then forced to spy for the regime, before finally escaping to Turkey. There he faced a whole new struggle to keep his family safe while awaiting refugee status from the UN. He was forbidden to work and at the mercy of corrupt police, con men and red tape. Then life became more dangerous still, when the Intelligence Service tracked him down and used his mother, back in Iran, as blackmail.

Kooshyar's inspiring story of how he managed to forge a new life in Australia is heightened by his largeness of heart, strength of character, and insight into human behaviour, from the unfathomably evil to the selflessly kind. With the skill of a natural storyteller, Journey of a Thousand Storms recounts a life of endurance, compassion and gritty determination.

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