Regine M. Tessone

The very definition of journey is the act of traveling from one place to another. The outcome of which is often undetermined. To appreciate a journey, one must live in the moment. As children, we often anticipate a journey with fun and excitement. The older we become in years, the less we look forward to new ventures as we often become physically and mentally weary. The wisdom is to stay youthful in attitude and use our experience of years to enjoy life as we embark upon numerous journeys.

I wrote this memoir to remind myself and my readers, that what we construe of the various experiences and journeys of our lives, is dependent solely on us. With hope, faith, optimism and perseverance we can enjoy each journey irrespective of the outcome.

My name is Monavar in poetic Farsi which translates to great light or aura as my father proudly named me after his beloved mother -my grandmother.

I hope this memoir will give you light and perspective in understanding the Iranian people and their culture and appreciate your own lives that much more.