1159 Press LLC · 2026
Babak lives in constant fear of deportation. An Iranian student unmoored in 1980s Boston, he is working illegally to survive and put himself through college. When a manager decides his name is too difficult and gives him an American one, identity becomes the cost of survival and chasing a dream.
Set far from politics but with an eye on history, this 2300-word short story explores the intersection of name, identity, personhood, and survival.
Includes Story Guide and Author’s Notes, making it ideal for anyone looking for more experience with literary fiction.
There is also
a list of Discussion Topics, so you and your friend can continue the conversation. It even comes with a "Suggested Playlist" to enhance your experience with the work.
This work will appeal to readers of Jhumpa Lahiri and Hisham Matar.
1159 Press LLC · 2026
Stuck on the platform at a Boston T station, a workaday commuter reflects on his life from an illegal immigrant to citizen, husband, father, and grandfather. Unlike most immigrant experience stories, this work focuses on the joy of finding a home, instead of the grief of losing one.
Includes Story Guide and Author’s Notes, making it ideal for anyone looking for more experience with literary fiction.
There is also
a list of Discussion Topics, so you and your friend can continue the conversation. It even comes with a "Suggested Playlist" to enhance your experience with the work.
This work will appeal to readers of Abdulrazak Gurnah and Amy Tan.
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