Writing from Right to Left: An Iranian Memoir

A project in Rockville, MD by Parisa Saranj
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A Basiji, a junkie prince, a trichotillomaniac cousin, war refuges, an Afghan & more fascinating profiles explain a silent Iranian era.
Backers: 119
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Funded: $6,015 of $5,000
Dates: Feb 7th -> Mar 7th (28 days)
Project By: Parisa Saranj
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Account Security Concerns

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
My Loves who have contributed to my campaign: If you heard that hackers have accessed Kickstarter accounts, DO NOT WORRY. No credit card data of any kind was accessed by hackers. If you'd like to be safe, you can change your password, but I assure... (Read More)

Limited Rewards

February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
For the pledge of 100 dollars, I'd like to offer a messenger bag which I have decorated with Persian poetry. If you'd like more poetry and sketches on it, just message me and I will surprise you with a unique end-product. Only one available  For the... (Read More)

Memoir Is Not for Revenge

February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The talent behind my writing comes from my uncle. A renowned Persian literature teacher and an exceptional writer, he has always encouraged me to improve my writing and warned me that a writer's duty is only to the truth. Today I spoke to him on the... (Read More)

Photos

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I added some photos on Imgur. These are few of the faces I am writing about: http://imgur.com/a/NOMfY#14  (Read More)

Excerpt I Part 2

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
One day, my mother, grandmother and my aunt take his wheelchair to the shower at the end of a narrow hallway, but his head that is sticking out of the chair hits the doorframe. They turn and tilt the chair to pass his head through; this time his... (Read More)

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February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
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Thank You

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I am so touched by your contributions, kind words of encouragement and non-stop sharing, that I don't care what I promised for the rewards anymore and even if takes the rest of my life, I will send a handmade thank you card to every single one of... (Read More)

Quee's Gratitude

February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Quee is so pleased with your help that he decided he doesn't need to worry and is going to take a nap. THANK YOU for all your support.  (Read More)

Project Explained

February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
In cases of confusion about what the project is about, here is how I explain my memoir in a few easy steps.  1- Most of us know about Iran of pre-revolution, 1979 revolution and the current situation of Iran (thanks to the recent media interests in... (Read More)

New Reward for pledge of 50 dollars or more

February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I'd like to thank you for your generous donation with one of my special handmade thank you cards!  (Read More)

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