Inspiring and Uplifting Autobiography

This deeply touching and inspiring autobiographical account by Mansur Nurdel (with Jeannette Moninger) reads like a thrilling novel. In One More Mountain, Mansur describes his escape from a life of persecution in Iran due to his Baha’i Faith and his struggles to create a new life in the U.S. In the foreword, he anchors the story in the context of the recent immigration ban in the U.S. and its impact on refugees. During his childhood and youth in Iran, Mansur stayed active in the Baha’i community even when it endangered his life. He describes in vivid detail his terrifying experiences climbing the Zagros Mountains of Iran into Turkey with two friends, pursued by enemies, with no idea where they were going, how long it would take, or what they would need to endure along the way. His determination to learn a new language and culture and go on to become a successful doctor, entrepreneur, and father is uplifting. When I met Mansur in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in about 1990, I was a new Baha’i, and he impressed me with his devotion, kindness, and knowledge—but I didn’t know this amazing story about his background until now. I highly recommend this book to everyone I know. I’m grateful to Mansur for his diligent work with Jeannette to share this wonderful story!