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Chapters & Sections (46)
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0:11
Introduction to Book and Author Background
2:28
Growing Up in an Immigrant Family
3:47
Growing Up in a Diverse Iranian Community
5:59
Early Experiences in Iran and Freelance Writing
8:28
Iran's Hidden Hospitality and Cultural Richness
10:16
Deciding to Move to Iran Permanently
12:03
Moving to Iran for a New Career Opportunity
14:34
Navigating Iran's Media Landscape and Censorship
16:45
Iran's Avocado Farming Challenges and Cultural Significance
18:35
Interrogation Tactics and Avocado as a Distraction
20:56
Meeting and Marriage in Turbulent Times
22:47
Escaping Turmoil in Iran and Finding Perspective
24:09
Cross Cultural Romance and Social Challenges
25:29
Career Transitions and Professional Success
27:02
Interrogation and Movie Casting Discussion
28:31
Experiences with Spousal Immigration and Security Raids
31:00
Experiences in Authoritarian State Prisons
33:23
Life in Iranian Prison with Fellow Prisoners
36:12
Iranian State Television Censorship and Programming
38:29
Reentry and Rebuilding Life After Incarceration
40:07
Brainwashing Techniques and Psychological Manipulation
42:36
Navigating the Iranian Revolutionary Court System
44:28
Surviving Imprisonment and International Diplomatic Efforts
46:00
Iran-US Prisoner Swap and Nuclear Deal
47:16
Traveling to Iran and Government Instability
48:31
Iran Nuclear Deal and Its Implementation
49:44
US-Iran Diplomatic Disputes and Prisoner Release
51:37
Detention and Release from Iranian Custody
54:02
US-Iran Diplomacy and Sanctions Negotiations
55:28
Mental Affirmations in Solitary Confinement
57:20
Surviving Interrogation and Mental Occupation Techniques
59:48
Fighting the Iranian Travel Ban and Separation
1:02:02
Challenges of Ineffective Legal Representation
1:03:32
Arrest and Detention in Iran
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