Your share could raise $30
Before you go, did you know that simply by sharing this campaign, you could help it raise $30? It's an effective way to support the cause.
No thanks- Pin it
- SubscribeUnsubscribe
- Embed
John Seeley M.A. hasn't added a story.
I was 13 years old when the Iranian revolution of 1979 overthrew “the Shah”, and took the American consulate hostage. Since then, I have experienced persecution, loss, separation, and exile. Spanning three decades and two continents, this memoir is the unfolding of my journey to America and my spiritual journey within. I tell my story to encourage those who may also be longing for belonging and wanting a homecoming, regardless of their origins.
Dr. Fariba Mansouri escaped Iran after the revolution, in 1984.just before she was to be interrogated yet again. This was after America brok off diplomatic relations with Iran. Any dissident voice was to be silenced. Now the story needs to be told.
Her story is a journey of separation and searching for a place to belong, when your home is no longer a possibility. Many have taken this journey, and few have told their stories.
Today's world is even more complex and we all need guides to show us the pathway to find our place of belonging.
The Longing for Belonging - Exile and Homecoming book and tour is to bring awareness and understanding to us all about the world, and how we each are interconnected, and how we can all find our place.
Please support this worthy project and help bring peace and understanding to the world when it needs it most. Any amount of support is deeply appreciated!
Perks
- 1 claimed
For each donation of $30 or more, you will receive a printed copy of Longing for Belonging when published. Anticipated date 12-15-15 Dr. Fariba Mansouri escaped Iran just before she was to be interrogated, shortly after the revolution in 1980. This was when the American hostages were taken in Iran. Any dissident voice was to be silenced. Now the story needs to be told. Her story is a journey of separation and searching for a place to belong, when your home is no longer a possibility. Many have taken this journey, and few have told their stories. Today's world is even more complex and we all need guides to show us the pathway to find our place of belonging. The Longing for Belonging - Exile and Homecoming book and tour is to bring awareness and understanding to us all about the world, and how we each are interconnected, and how we can all find our place. Please support this worthy project.
Highlights
See all activity3Activity
- 1 claimed
For each donation of $30 or more, you will receive a printed copy of Longing for Belonging when published. Anticipated date 12-15-15 Dr. Fariba Mansouri escaped Iran just before she was to be interrogated, shortly after the revolution in 1980. This was when the American hostages were taken in Iran. Any dissident voice was to be silenced. Now the story needs to be told. Her story is a journey of separation and searching for a place to belong, when your home is no longer a possibility. Many have taken this journey, and few have told their stories. Today's world is even more complex and we all need guides to show us the pathway to find our place of belonging. The Longing for Belonging - Exile and Homecoming book and tour is to bring awareness and understanding to us all about the world, and how we each are interconnected, and how we can all find our place. Please support this worthy project.
Delete media item?
Delete this item from the media gallery? It will also be deleted from any related story update.
Set as ?
The campaign video will appear in social media and email.
The campaign cover picture will appear in social media and email.
The will appear at the top of your campaign page and in social media and email.
Reset ?
It will be removed from the top of your campaign and won't be used as default in social media and email. The will remain in the media gallery.
Embed
Share a link
Delete update
Delete this story update?
Any pictures or videos will remain in the campaign's media gallery.
Report campaign
Report submitted
Thank you. We take reports like yours very seriously. Our goal is to keep the community safe.
Please know that we may contact you for more information, but that we won't notify you personally of our decision. If the campaign remains available within a few days, it's likely that we determined it not to be in violation of our policies.
Thank you. We've already received your previous report. If the campaign remains available within a few days, it's likely that we determined it not to be in violation of our policies.
Tell us about the problem. Please fill in both fields below.
Record a video
Upload a video
Nothing grabs attention for your cause like a personal video. Take a minute or two to record one now. Record a short video message of support. Or upload one from your device. You can preview or redo your video before you post it.
Nothing grabs attention for your cause like a personal video. Upload a short video message of support. Upload a short video message of support. Or record one right now.
- Most effective video length: about a minute.
- Maximum length: 5 min.
- You can preview or redo your video before you post it.
Heads up! The existing video will be replaced.
Email your friends
Join our team
Tell people why our cause matters to you. Your personal message will encourage others to help. Easy, effective, optional.
Say it in video
Short personal videos by supporters like you are incredibly powerful. Record one right now and you'll help us raise more money. Easy, optional, effective.
Add a personal goal
Set a personal fundraising goal. You'll encourage more contributions if you do. And rest easy. There's no obligation to achieve your goal or bad consequences if you don't. Easy, optional, effective.
We have a video!
Video thumbnail
We'd love to show you our campaign video. Want to take a look?
, you're already on the team.