A Memoir
IRAN
A Muslim and a Jew
Went to Catholic School
A boy's journey through revolution, war, and escape — a true story of identity, survival, and the country left behind.
ABOUT HIS Story
A Muslim and a Jew Went to Catholic School is the true story of a Jewish boy growing up in revolutionary Iran. Born in Tehran, Igal Bakshandeh attended a Catholic school alongside Muslim, Armenian, and Jewish classmates during a time of dramatic political and social change. As the Iranian Revolution and Iran-Iraq War transformed the country, he faced challenges few children could imagine, ultimately escaping Iran alone at the age of fourteen. Through friendship, resilience, and hope, this memoir offers a rare firsthand account of life before and after the Revolution and the journey to a new life in America.
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About the Author
IGAL BAKSHANDEH
Igal is a devoted family man who treasures his time with his wife Nooshin, their daughter Eriella, and their dog, Shugie. An avid fan of the L.A. Lakers and Barcelona FC, he enjoys the company of friends and family and stays engaged in his favorite sports. Born in Iran in 1971, Igal’s life took a dramatic turn during the Iran-Iraq War. At just 14 years old, he faced the harsh realities of war when his school was bombed. To ensure his safety, his parents arranged for him to escape the country, paying a smuggler to guide him through the dangerous borders of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The journey was fraught with peril, including near-starvation, attacks, and theft, but Igal persevered and eventually found temporary refuge in Austria...
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As a Persian Jew myself, the title of this book immediately caught my eye, and once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. The author's story demonstrates remarkable resilience and reflects the experiences of many people in our community…
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