Searching For Heroes With Benjamin Hall

Escaping Iran’s Regime: Nick Berg’s Fight for Freedom

Searching For Heroes With Benjamin Hall

Show Notes

Facing an execution order at just 19 years old, Nick Berg had to make a choice: succumb to the violence of the Iranian regime or risk everything to escape.

Author and former US Special Operations soldier Nick Berg shares his extraordinary journey of growing up amidst the chaos of the Iranian Revolution and executing a daring escape to save his life. In his new book, Shadows of Tehran, Nick details his grueling path to America and what ultimately led him to serve in the US military, returning to the front lines of global conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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