Reviews

 This is a great documentary on one man’s journey to Iran before the revolution. It squares well with the stories told to me by Persian friends who left at about that time.

The success of the revolution was a sad point in history. It saddens me that a country of such beautiful people, on their journey to prosperity, could be so easily overcome, in the name of religion, and turned into a hateful spreading cancer. It is a stark reminder of where many of today’s hatreds and destruction, at least in the Middle East, come from. My heart goes out to the Lebanese, Syrians, Palestinians, Israelis, Saudis, Yemenites, and others — who have either hated or have been hated upon — due to this extreme islamic evil.

MajorDudette

Great insight into the Islamic revolution from the unique perspective of a young man just starting his career. Gripping read as Trace Stanton goes from fledgling overseas aviation mechanic, evolving into his attempt to flee an increasingly hostile Iran as the Shah loses control of his monarchy.

AM Reno

I found the events powerful and the history of the area information. The most interesting thing to me was the difference in cultures and the authors ability to adapt. A good read, exciting exit.

Robert Gilmore

 Really enjoyed the book. Story unfolds in a casual way and leads the reader to a suspenseful ending! Author gives a first-person account of what happened in Iran during the fall of the Shah, seen through the eyes of a 21-year-old on his first journey out of the United States. Things are much different when you’re out of the boundaries and safety of the of USA!

Amazon Customer

This an incredible story of a young man making critical choices under extreme adversity. A quick read, the author sets the stage for the stressful ending with his personal background and how he was living in the storm of the Iranian Islamic Revolution of 1978-1979. His thorough description of the culture and environment was rich and colorful. It made you feel like you were there. The author took chances before and during his overseas experience that would change his life. A true story. Wow! Highly recommend.

Smith

The author provides an excellent trip down history's path of unanticipated circumstances during a time that is slowly fading from memory by many. Anyone born after 1960 would benefit from learning the lessons the author experienced in this gripping story. A direct, to the point narrative that puts the reader on scene of what became one of most destructive regime changes in modern times. Their harrowing story and narrow escape is movie worthy material.

Mike O'Connor