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What Is The Blind Owl and Why Is It Still So Disturbingly Powerful?

The Blind Owl: A Surreal Masterpiece of Persian Literature

The Blind Owl (Būf-e Kūr, 1937) is a haunting surrealist novella by Sadegh Hedayat – often called the father of modern Persian fiction – that follows an opium-addicted painter’s nightmarish descent into despair. Written in Persian and later translated into English, the book explores themes of isolation, madness, and death in a dark, dre...

The Silent Struggle: Homeless Veterans in America

When Is Veterans Day 2025, and Why Does It Matter More Than Ever?

Veterans Day 2025 falls on Monday, November 11th, a day set aside each year to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Unlike Memorial Day, which remembers the fallen, Veterans Day celebrates the living—those who returned from war, transitioned into civilian life, and continue to carry the weigh...

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The Shadows of Tehran Reviews Giveaway is your chance to celebrate the release of Shadows of Tehran, a gripping new military thriller by Nick Berg, with an epic contest offering $2,000 in cash prizes. 

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What Is Mysticism? Ricardo’s Journey Begins in His Uncle’s Bookstore

How a dusty bookstore sparks Ricardo’s journey into mysticism

Ricardo wasn’t looking for answers that day. He was just passing time in his uncle’s crumbling bookstore in Tehran, surrounded by shadows of revolution, unrest, and forgotten knowledge. The air inside was thick with dust, ink, and silence—one of those places where old books seem to breathe. That’s when he saw it: a heavy, timeworn v...

MIDWEST Review | “Shadows of Tehran is more than just another story of a war.”

"Immense appeal to readers with an interest in deftly crafted stories of 'resilience, rebellion, and the enduring human spirit'" MIDWEST Review Synopsis:
Raised in Tehran but torn between two worlds, Ricardo's young life is thrown into chaos when his American father abandons the family just as the Islamic Revolution of 1979 breaks out. As funda...

Women in Combat Boots: Breaking Barriers in the Military and Beyond

A tribute to women in military service—honoring strength, leadership, and the legacy echoed in Nick Berg’s Shadows of Tehran. Women in Combat Boots: Are They Just a Symbol?

No! Women in combat boots represent far more than physical readiness. They symbolize leadership, courage, and a rewriting of what military service looks like in America today. These boots have carr...

The Iran Nuclear Arms Program — What It Means, Why It Matters, and How It Could Spiral

Why Does the Iran Nuclear Arms Threat Matter Right Now?

The topic of Iran nuclear arms is dominating headlines again in 2025, but most people don’t truly understand what’s at stake — or why it matters beyond politics and faraway conflicts. This isn’t just about bombs or uranium. It’s about a country in crisis, a regime under pressure, and a dangerous shift in global power dynamics that could a...

Rumi Quotes Unveiled: How a 13th-Century Persian Mystic Predicted Modern Struggles with Life and Love

Who is Rumi, and Why is He Important in Persian Literature?

Rumi was a renowned 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic, a practitioner of Sufism—an Islamic mystical tradition that emphasizes inward search for God, spiritual development, and personal enlightenment. His influential poetry transcends religious and cultural barriers, making him one of the most beloved figures in Persian literatu...

Hybrid Warfare | Iran Is Hacking the Free World — And Israel Is the Firewall

From the quiet suburbs of Maryland to the war-torn streets of Gaza, a dangerous pattern is emerging — one that too many in the West still fail to recognize. Iran, through its Revolutionary Guard Corps, is not just building missiles or sponsoring rogue regimes. It is actively exporting violence into the heart of the free world. Whether by hiring contract killers to silence dissidents on U.S. soil or by arming terror pr...

Nick Berg’s Shadows of Tehran: A 5-Star Review from Bethel Saint Bright on OnlineBookClub.org

Nick Berg's Shadows of Tehran: "I said all these to compliment the author’s impressive narrative skill; I loved it." Bethel Saint Bright on Onlinebookclub.org “Shadows Of Tehran” by Nick Berg is a historical fiction novel based on a true story. This book tells the story of Ricardo Rosen, who deals with many life issues and makes hard decisions f...