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?
