In the Lion's Shadow

Dr. Fariborz Mokhtari’s critically acclaimed recent book, In the Lion's Shadow: The Iranian Schindler and his Homeland in the Second World War was originally published in 2011, yet has been republished twice since.
An Iranian diplomat in Paris representing his country's neutrality in WWII and his nation's culture of tolerance, utilized his office, diplomatic influence, legal skill and creative wit to save hundreds of Jewish families during the German occupation of France. The Allied invasion and occupation of Iran in 1941 cost him his diplomatic immunity and status, but he continued his efforts. Even after Iran declared war on Germany and its new government ordered his return, he remained in Paris to help his fellow Iranians and their non-Iranian relatives, friends and associates at great risk to himself and his career. The book reflects his commitment, but also his nation's sentiment and the treatment Iran and Iranians received under the Allied occupation. The book was republished in paperback form in the United States in April 2012.
Dr. Mokhtari will attend Tirgan 2015 to discuss his masterful book, to be followed by a Q&A session and book signing by the author.