"Unveiling the Enigmatic Journey in Kaveh Akbar's 'Martyr!'"
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Kaveh Akbar, a successful poet, is set to release his debut novel, "Martyr!," which follows the story of a young Iranian American man whose mother died in the real-life Iran Air Flight 655 tragedy. Akbar's journey from battling addiction to finding success as a writer and professor reflects a remarkable turnaround in his life.
Topics:entertainment#addiction-recovery#arts#debut-novel#iranian-american-experience#kaveh-akbar#poetry
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