Dispatches from an Iranian American Expat
by David Shams
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Dispatches from an Iranian American Expat
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An Iranian-American writer's weekly dispatch from wherever life abroad has landed him — essays, photography, and food, all in search of the same thing: home.
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About David Shams
Iranian-American expat writing on culture, identity & travel. Author of A Thousand Touches (out Dec 2026). Weekly Friday dispatches.
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