JL;DR SUMMARY "Mikhal Dekel's book, Tehran Children, tells the story of her father, Hannan, and his sister, who were part of a group of Polish refugee children who made their way from Poland to Iran during World War II. They eventually arrived in Palestine and were welcomed by the Jewish community. Dekel, a professor of English, embarked on a personal journey to uncover her family's history and the experiences of the Tehran Children. Through her research, she discovered their resilience and the challenges they faced on their journey to safety. While addressing the complexities of identity and belonging, Dekel provides a unique perspective on Holocaust history and the power of family bonds." A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.