Sara Fashandi

Dive into a heartfelt memoir that captures the essence of family, innocence, and joy despite hardship. My brother's story of growing up in Iran is a testament to finding happiness in life's simplest moments. Explore more on my website and purchase your copy on Amazon!

I was born in Tehran, Iran and came to USA to attend college in 1977 right before the revolution. Big thanks to my mom who had a larger vision for her children-- higher education for a better life. I studied Biochemistry at The Ohio State University. Currently, I live in Northern CA. In 2006, during a family reunion, I stumbled upon my brother's fascinating life while he was growing up in Tehran. When I heard his stories, I felt that we lived in two different households for we were not as poor by the time I was born. I cried writing some of the stories, tragically losing my 9-month-old baby brother, or moving to the new house with little money. I laughed at other stories because of the funny things my brother did when he fell in love with lovely girls in our neighborhood in his teens. The stories brought us closer to each other a million times more. I hope you enjoy reading the book as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Message in a Matchbox received the following awards:

- 2024 American Legacy Book Awards Finalist

- 2024 International Book Awards Finalist

- 2024 Rubery Book Award Finalist

- 2023 Book Excellence Awards Finalist