Living In Hell

Living in Hell is a true story providing a window into the life of a young woman growing up in Iran. It is also an educational history of Iran and its people. Although this story is entirely mine, it is also the story of too many women in the Middle East who suffer similar fates. Iranian women have come a long way since I grew up in Iran but still much needs to be done for them, as well other women of the Middle East, to become completely independent, able to make their own decisions and stand up for their rights with head held high. If there is a lesson to be learned from my life it is that, even though my past was ruined, my future is entirely in my own hands. Growing up in such a volatile time made me who I am today. What didn’t kill me made me stronger. Without those experiences, I would have glossed over others’ pain. Despite the pain I endured I don’t consider my life as suffering. And, as they say, “Pain is unavoidable, suffering is optional.” I hope you draw from the educational narrative of this book and I look forward to reading your reviews on Amazon. My next nonfiction book will be called Inside the Beltway. You can find me on LinkedIn, Facebook, Google Plus and Twitter.

Living in Hell is a true story providing a window into the life of a young woman growing up in Iran. It is also an educational history of Iran and its people. Although this story is entirely mine, it is also the story of too many women in the Middle East who suffer similar fates. Iranian women have come a long way since I grew up in Iran but still much needs to be done for them, as well other women of the Middle East, to become completely independent, able to make their own decisions and stand up for their rights with head held high. If there is a lesson to be learned from my life it is that, even though my past was ruined, my future is entirely in my own hands. Growing up in such a volatile time made me who I am today. What didn’t kill me made me stronger. Without those experiences, I would have glossed over others’ pain. Despite the pain I endured I don’t consider my life as suffering. And, as they say, “Pain is unavoidable, suffering is optional.” I hope you draw from the educational narrative of this book and I look forward to reading your reviews on Amazon. My next nonfiction book will be called Inside the Beltway. You can find me on LinkedIn, Facebook, Google Plus and Twitter.

Ghazal Omid is an author, lecturer, journalist, Islamic scholar, expert on Iranian and Middle East politics and culture, and columnist for religious and political blogs. She holds an O1 visa and E16 status for extraordinary abilities of analytical skills, networking and management and has been working as a Media Analyst and PR expert. Based in Washington DC, Omid is a political and cultural consultant on Middle East affairs to major network and cable media and to Congressional and Senate members and staff. She has done more than 400 radio interviews and 50 TV appearances on US and Canadian radio and television and speaks to churches, synagogues and mosques on Islam and religious tolerance; working for world peace by bridging the gaps in understanding between cultures and religions. Please find the references in Ghazal Omid tour page or Living in Hell tour page. Iran & Its Future.org is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded by Ms. Omid and comprised of a pool of diversified talent with a wealth of knowledge advocating on behalf of the Iranian people. The organization is dedicated to raising a generation of anti-terrorist Allies in Peace through education about Iranian (Persian) Culture, Art, Science, Human Rights and is working to eradicate poverty in collaboration with other NGOs, individual philanthropists and international organizations and governments. Education is the key to eliminating poverty and bringing up a generation aware of human values and rights that will ultimately counter brainwashing.