Reza Aslan

Reza Aslan recounts the extraordinary story of Howard Baskerville, a young American missionary who became a hero of Iran’s Constitutional Revolution in the early 1900s. Sent to Tabriz to teach, Baskerville defied U.S. neutrality and joined the Iranian struggle for democracy, ultimately giving his life for a country not his own. His story is a powerful reflection on idealism, sacrifice, and cross-cultural solidarity.

Marc Grossman & John Limbert

Believers: Love and Death in Tehran by Marc Grossman and John Limbert is a gripping historical novel set during the 1979 Iranian Revolution. It follows the story of a young American diplomat and his Iranian fiancée as they navigate a love caught between cultures and a nation on the brink of upheaval. Drawing on Limbert’s personal experience as a former U.S. hostage in Iran, the novel weaves together romance, political intrigue, and the human cost of revolution. It offers a rare, intimate view of Iran during a time of immense transformation.

H.E. Chehabi & Amir Sayadabdi

The Islamic Revolution of 1979 disrupted life for millions of Iranians and lead to the large numbers – from varied backgrounds — emigrating to dozens of foreign countries. This insightful bibliography provides a collection of vital information about the experiences of Iranian immigrants, the complexities of adjusting to new cultures and integrating into their adopted homelands. From exploring the unique aspects of the Iranians in Australia to studying Iranian Migrant Women’s Beauty Practices and Veiling in Belgium, this bibliography is an impressive source of valuable insights about the rich culture and influence of Iranians around the globe. 

The Arbinger Institute

 The Anatomy of Peace offers a powerful framework for resolving conflict by addressing its root cause—not in others, but within ourselves. The book presents its insights through a fictional narrative about parents, community leaders, and a group of counselors at a wilderness program for troubled youth. Through their discussions and personal journeys, readers learn how deeply held mindsets—specifically seeing others as objects rather than people—can fuel conflict at home, work, and in the world.

At the heart of the book is the idea that conflict doesn’t start with behavior, but with a “heart at war.” When we justify our own negative actions by dehumanizing others or adopting self-justifying stories, we perpetuate cycles of blame and hostility. True peace requires a “heart at peace”—a mindset in which we see others as people with hopes, fears, and needs as real as our own.