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Turkey: Bridge to Freedom (Escape from the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran) [SIGNED]

Hakimi, Parviz

Woodland Hills, CA: Parviz Hakimi, 2019. First edition. Paperback. Octavo (8.75 by 6"). 299 pp. 6 b/w photographic reproductions with captions. Signed and inscribed by the author on title page. Interiors clean. Binding tight. Light rubbing to extremeties. Some soiling to bottom and fore-edge of book block, else very good.

"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 hope that the Iranian people will once again arise from the deprivation of religious extremes" (back cover). Very good-. Item #56225
ISBN: 9780578474472

Parviz Hakimi was born in Sanandaj, Iran. After traveling to the United States to attend California State Polytechnic University, he returned to Iran enthusiastic about the country's future under the Shah's rule. For years, he worked for the Iranian Oil Company until his life was disrupted by the Islamic Revolution and he was forced to flee to the United States with his family.

Price: $150.00