Fate Of A Persian Boy

Fate of a Persian Boy charts the inspirational story of how Mahmoud Izadi overcame the odds to survive a near-fatal traffic accident in London, December 2015, and the extraordinary out of body experience that he underwent as a result of it. Fighting for his life in an induced coma, Mahmoud experienced a life-changing spiritual enlightenment. At the same time his wife, daughter and friends kept vigil at his hospital bedside, enduring the torturous day-to-day trials of a patient given just a seven percent chance of survival. The narrative explores his spiritual journey and contrasts important events of Mahmoud's past with the harsh realities of the world into which he returns. Stories include tales of his Persian royal family heritage, his youthful adventures in the UK and his exploits in the petrodollar-rich climate of the global oil industry. As the story reaches its climax, Mahmoud finally discovers what he has been searching for since theaccident and answers the dramatic question arising from that fateful December day: why did I come back?

Mahmoud Izadi was born in Tehran, Iran, in 1937. His great-grandfather was Naserdin Shah Ghajar, who ruled as Shah of Iran for almost fifty years; the Ghajar dynasty ruled Iran from 1798 till 1928. A keen sportsman, he captained the rugby and tennis teams at school in Norfolk, and later at Cambridge. He has been a devoted supporter of Arsenal FC for sixty years, and is a member of Queen's Tennis Club. He lives in London with his wife, Sheida.