{"product_id":"from-persia-to-tehr-angeles-a-contemporary-guide-to-understanding-and-appreciating-ancient-persian-culture-9781614485773","title":"From Persia to Tehr Angeles: A Contemporary Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than 1.5 million Persians have left Iran for the United States alone. Of course, an estimated 700,000 to 800,000 have relocated in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, causing this population to be dubbed “Tehr Angeles.” And this term has stuck, even when they live in other parts of the United States.\u003cbr\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e  For those who have made the journey from Persia to Tehr Angeles, much has gotten lost in translation. The younger generation may have little or no idea of the cultural wealth that was left behind—including traditions and customs, religion and the arts, and of course food. The challenges of adapting to a new life in the United States or other part of the world often modernized away the rich heritage that is still, internally, a living reality for their parents, creating a painful and unnecessary culture gap.\u003cbr\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e  But it is not simply a matter of returning to the old ways. The young people in Tehr Angeles—modern culture—tend to look into their relationships much more deeply than people from Persia have been brought up to do (no arranged marriages for them!), and they feel the need to close this gap as much as possible.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  These Tehr Angeles young adults sometimes have non-Persian partners and friends. When the partners marry into a relocated Persian family, they typically know nothing about the ways, customs, language, even foods of their new spouses and in-laws—creating a cultural and generational barrier that does not need to exist, and excluding them from the full-hearted acceptance that their in-laws would much rather be able to give.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Lastly, for those who are neither of Persian-descent families nor marrying into them is the loss of potential friendships and cultural richness due to the prevailing stereotype of Iranians as terrorists. This misunderstanding has generated an unwitting and unnecessary suffering and loss of potential, keeping non-Persians from knowing this population as humans and friends. Their warmth, accomplishments, cultural gifts, and desire to be of service are traits we all could benefit from receiving. In short, many of these relationships suffer from challenges based on not knowing about the roots of Persian culture and traditions. But they don’t have to suffer!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ci\u003eFrom Persia to Tehr Angeles\u003c\/i\u003e is a guide both for Persians who may not know their roots and for non-Persians who are in a relationship with someone of Persian descent. Through the easy-to-follow education in this book, readers can realize the roots of some of their relationship issues and discover how to resolve them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDear Reader\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Introduction\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 1: From Persia to Tehr Angeles: Three Generations in the New World \u003cbr\u003e  Coming to the U.S. to Learn from the New World, Then Take It Back Home\u003cbr\u003e  The Old Country Isn’t What It Used to Be, Once You’ve Tasted Freedom\u003cbr\u003e  Three Generations in America\u003cbr\u003e  What Migration Asked of the Emigres\u003cbr\u003e  The Older Generation of Iranians Who Emigrated to America\u003cbr\u003e  A Look at the World That Was Left Behind\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 2:  Persian Traditions, Ceremonies, and Non-Religious Ceremonies\u003cbr\u003e  A Word on Tradition\u003cbr\u003e  The Burial Ceremony\u003cbr\u003e  The Public Bath House\u003cbr\u003e  Tea Houses\u003cbr\u003e  Strength Clubs (Zor-Khaneh)\u003cbr\u003e  Non-Religious Ceremonies (Seasonal\/Elemental; Rosewater; Tea)\u003cbr\u003e  Bringing It All Together\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 3: Adjusting to the New World: The Other Generations \u003cbr\u003e  The Children’s Generation—Being “Iranian-American”\u003cbr\u003e  My Generation—The “Sandwich Generation”\u003cbr\u003e  The Need for Societal Understanding\u003cbr\u003e  The Benefits of Being Exposed to a New Culture\u003cbr\u003e  The Bigger Picture\u003cbr\u003e  The Good News for Americans (and Their Families) Who Marry Iranian-Americans\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 4: From Kamran Sharareh to Chef KShar: Turning the Near-Loss of Our Tradition into a Nourishing, Culture-Restoring Mission\u003cbr\u003e  The Generational Gap and the Cultural Gap\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 5: Persian Food  \u003cbr\u003e  The Importance of Food in Persian Culture\u003cbr\u003e  And to Leave You with a Good Taste…\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 6: The Traditional Persian Wedding  \u003cbr\u003e  The Traditional Persian Wedding Process\u003cbr\u003e  Updating This for Modern Times\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 7: Persian New Year\u003cbr\u003e  About Persian New Year\u003cbr\u003e  Ceremonies Leading Up to the New Year\u003cbr\u003e  Translating This to Our Own Time and Space\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 8: Persian Arts  \u003cbr\u003e  The Visual Arts\u003cbr\u003e  Music\u003cbr\u003e  Persian Literature\u003cbr\u003e  Persian Landmarks\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Chapter 9: Religion \u003cbr\u003e  Basic Rituals of Islam\u003cbr\u003e  Commentary for Our Times\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Windows to Happiness\u003cbr\u003e  Give Thanks\u003cbr\u003e  Be Respectful\u003cbr\u003e  Use Your Life-Energy Well\u003cbr\u003e  Let Your Problems Go\u003cbr\u003e  Happiness 101\u003cbr\u003e  It’s Up to You\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  A Postscript to the Reader\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  About the Author\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Glossary\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  To Learn More","brand":"Morgan James Publishing llc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359736070487,"sku":"9781614485773","price":12.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781614485773.jpg?v=1754125557","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/from-persia-to-tehr-angeles-a-contemporary-guide-to-understanding-and-appreciating-ancient-persian-culture-9781614485773","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}