This is a gripping story based on the memoirs of an Iranian woman, who after the Islamic revolution in her former homeland, Iran, found freedom from oppression, injustice and harassment. She along with her young son managed to fl ee from her country, via rugged, mountainous terrain and deserts till they reached the border of a neighboring country before fi nally ending their journey to a democratic nation. There are moments of fear, anger, courage, fortitude, love and hope drawing the attention of the reader from start to fi nish. It highlights the unheard cries of thousands of Iranians and their pleas for help, constantly ignored by law enforcement authorities. This story is merely a drop in what can only be described as a turbulent sea.