Passport to Freedom
From Tehran to Triumph
$32.54
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
22 October 2026
Summary
Born an American citizen but raised under Iran’s theocracy, a teenage boy risks everything to escape religious persecution and reclaim the freedom—and responsibility—of choosing America.
When freedom is denied by governments, can it still be carried—hand to hand, heart to heart—by people?
Nizam Missaghi was seven years old when he was expelled from school for the first time in Tehran—not for misbehavior or poor grades, but for belonging to a faith the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798895654736 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Nizam Missaghi, Rainn Wilson |
| Publisher: | Post Hill Press |
| Imprint: | Regalo Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 22 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 245g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 140mm x 210mm |
Critics Review
“Nizam Missaghi’s gripping memoir is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the pursuit of freedom against all odds. His story of courage, resilience, and the unwavering determination to reclaim his future is both harrowing and inspiring. Missaghi’s words capture not just the peril of his escape from the Islamic Republic but the profound cost of living without liberty.” – Borzou Arjmand, award-winning Iranian actor, producer, playwright, musician, and activist
“As an actor who has faced discrimination firsthand, I found Passport to Freedom to be a deeply personal and powerful journey that echoes the struggles of generations who have dared to dream beyond imposed limitations. This book is not just a story—it’s a lifeline for anyone who has ever been told they cannot, reminding us that freedom is always worth the fight.” – Shabnam Tolouei, award-winning actor, director, and filmmaker
“A spirited testimony to the American Dream, Passport to Freedom Is a captivating story of escape and homecoming.” – Donia Bijan, author of Maman’s Homesick Pie and The Last Days of Café Leila
“Deftly written, emotionally compelling, intensely personal but with a universal resonance, Passport to Freedom: From Tehran to Triumph by Nizam Missaghi M.D. is an extraordinary, memorable, inspiring, and unreservedly recommended pick.” – Midwest Book Review
Nizam Missaghi
Nizam Missaghi, M.D., is an Iranian-American physician. He left his native Iran after high school due to being denied access to higher education as a religious minority in the Islamic Republic.
He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia and pursued his medical education at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in anesthesiology, he moved to the Phoenix metro area, where he is a founding member of Grand Canyon Anesthesia and a clinical assistant professor of anesthesiology at the University of Arizona School of Medicine and Midwestern University.
He currently serves as the chairman of the board for Iran Human Rights Documentation Center, an organization that investigates, verifies, and documents human rights abuses in the Islamic Republic. He is the author of multiple articles in Persian and English focusing on human rights and Iran-related matters. He has given numerous presentations on social psychology and human behavior. He is also the founder of The Simpatico Foundation, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Arizona that promotes diversity and the arts.
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