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When 10-year-old Abbas arrives in England having just fled conscription into the Iranian army and survived almost three months alone in Istanbul waiting for a visa, little does he know that his troubles have only just begun. His cousin packs him off to boarding school, infrequent phone calls are his only contact with his beloved mother, and he eventually finds himself homeless at the age of 13. Abbas's extraordinary resilience in the face of overpowering odds makes this story, based on true events, inspiring and unforgettable.
About the Author
After studying English Literature with Theatre & Performance at the University of Plymouth, England, Abbas attended the prestigious London Academy of Performing Arts. Abbas acted professionallyapproximately 5 years. Abbas's acting roles have spread from leading roles in the stage play Sleuth, to a BBC lead in The Land of Green Ginger to HBO's The Hamburg Cell.At the same time as being a professional actor, Abbas attended law school and is now a licensed member of the California, Texas and Illinois bars where he practices consumer law. His specialty is consumer class actions mainly against banks, insurance companies, credit card companies, debt collectors and other large institutional companies. Furthermore, Abbas is an adjuct Profesor of Law at California Western School of Law where he teaches a 3 credit class in Consumer Law.Abbas also has a deep passion for philanthropic work. Amongst his many achievements, he spend one year in Africa (predominantly Malawi), where he was teaching under privileged children. On Two and Wings is Abbas' first novel with the sequel anticipated to be released in 2015. Abbas currently resides in California, USA.
