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Gozashteh va Ayandeh (Farsi Language Edition)

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If I had any doubts or reservations about the integrity and patriotism of Reza Pahlavi, this book has indeed alleviated them all. It is a breath of fresh air to see an Iranian who does not subscribe to the platitude of the conspiracy theories and has the "liberty of Iran", rather than "the crown of Iran", as his priority. I Have been away from Iran for nearly three decades; while reading his memoirs in page 61, I vividly felt his agony of exile through the inevitable tears in my own eyes. Reza, if you are reading this, you are not alone in your love and admiration for a nation which deserves only the best.

I received this book from a friend, and I was not very enthusiastic to read it. But I must thank my friend for this present; when I finished this book, I was full of hope for my future and the future of my country, Iran. Thanks to this book, I think I know Mr. Pahlavi much better than before and he indeed is a very enlightened person. In this troubled world, especially in the Middle East, we need more leaders of his caliber. I think he would be a wonderful modern-king in this thousands-years country, enriching our ancient and proud traditions and culture with the realities of today.

I was amazed at how much someone like Reza Pahlavi (who has been away from his country for some twenty two years) has managed to stay in tune with popular Iranian sentiments.

I was never a fan of monarchy(absolute or constitutional) but reading through this book and looking at the other available options, I'd say he represents Iran's best bet for a stable, secure and prosperous future.

p.s. despite very harsh penalties, you will be amazed at how many copies of this book are being read and passed around inside Iran. People like this guy!

with best thanks to His Royal Majesty Reza Pahlavi for this book ...

Thinking about Pahlavis going back to Iran is like thinking about Romanovs to become the Tsars of Russia again. Nobody forgets the dictatorship of Reza Pahlavi's father. Totalitarianism of Islamic Republic regime does not justify going back in the history to revive the dead body of monarchy in Iran. For Iranians the name Pahlavi doesn't mean any thing more than a word like Qajar: These are exterminated dinosaurs who are interesting to watch but nobody wants them back in power again.
Iran is a republic and it stays a republic, with or without the word "Islamic". Reza Pahlavi should forget about becoming a king in Iran and do his own business in America. Pahlavi family is a part of history for Iranians, ... and I have to say a dark part of it.