On Two Feet and Wings: One Boy's Amazing Story of Survival by Abbas Kazerooni (E

Description: On Two Feet and Wings by Abbas Kazerooni This amazing true story of a boy fleeing Tehran on his own during the Iran-Iraq War provides a powerful childs-eye view of political tumult, separation, survival, dreams and triumphs in a moving memoir that chronicles extraordinary times in an ordinary boys life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description I was not aware that I was crying until I saw the tears hit my shoes. Even with all the lights at the airport, the night outside looked dark and the air seemed thick. I wiped my eyes and tried to figure out what I could do. I was alone in a foreign land at the age of nine, and I did not speak the language. I was, quite simply, terrified.Close to his tenth birthday, Abbas has to leave his parents and friends to escape Tehran. The Iran-Iraq War is at its bloodiest. The ayatollahs, the rulers of Iran, have reduced the age of recruitment into the army. If Abbas doesnt leave soon, he will have to go to war.In the strange and often frightening city of Istanbul, Abbas has to grow up fast. Living alone for twelve weeks in a rundown hotel, he has to learn to live by his wits, and watch his back. Will he ever get his dream visa to England?This page-turning story about the courage of one small boy, based on true events, is as gripping as any novel.This is - all at once - history, Iran, Tehran and the view from the boyhood bedroom, the ancient formula of happiness when all else is past. Kazeroonis prose is elegant and his narrative tightly woven.It is a story that is deeply moving, its piquancy enhanced by the sombre thought that all the episodes of survival against such odds are based on the truth. Telegraph, Calcutta, India Author Biography Abbas Kazerooni is a lawyer in California, USA. He is also a professional actor, writer and producer. Shows he has acted in include Sleuth on the London stage (lead role); the BBCs The Land of the Green Ginger (lead role); HBOs The Hamburg Cell; and the independent feature film Universal Senses. On Two Feet and Wings is his first book. Long Description This amazing true story of a boy fleeing Tehran on his own during the Iran-Iraq War provides a powerful childs-eye view of political tumult, separation, survival, dreams and triumphs in a moving memoir that chronicles extraordinary times in an ordinary boys life. I was not aware that I was crying until I saw the tears hit my shoes. Even with all the lights at the airport, the night outside looked dark and the air seemed thick. I wiped my eyes and tried to figure out what I could do. I was alone in a foreign land at the age of nine, and I did not speak the language. I was, quite simply, terrified. Close to his tenth birthday, Abbas has to leave his parents and friends to escape Tehran. The Iran-Iraq War is at its bloodiest. The ayatollahs, the rulers of Iran, have reduced the age of recruitment into the army. If Abbas doesnt leave soon, he will have to go to war. In the strange and often frightening city of Istanbul, Abbas has to grow up fast. Living alone for twelve weeks in a rundown hotel, he has to learn to live by his wits, and watch his back. Will he ever get his dream visa to England? This page-turning story about the courage of one small boy, based on true events, is as gripping as any novel. This is - all at once - history, Iran, Tehran and the view from the boyhood bedroom, the ancient formula of happiness when all else is past. Kazeroonis prose is elegant and his narrative tightly woven.It is a story that is deeply moving, its piquancy enhanced by the sombre thought that all the episodes of survival against such odds are based on the truth. Telegraph , Calcutta, India Details ISBN1743311052 Author Abbas Kazerooni Year 2012 ISBN-10 1743311052 ISBN-13 9781743311059 Format Paperback Publication Date 2012-08-01 Place of Publication Sydney Country of Publication Australia Subtitle One Boys Amazing Story of Survival DEWEY 325.21 Pages 272 Series THE ABBAS KAZEROONI MEMOIRS Short Title On Two Feet and Wings Language English Media Book Series Number 1 AU Release Date 2012-08-01 Audience Age 12-14 Audience Teenage / Young adult NZ Release Date 2012-07-31 Imprint A&U Children Publisher A&U Childrens We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43212539;

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