In 'I Will Greet the Sun Again,' Khashayar J. Khabushani explores racial and sexual identity
Host Deepa Fernandes speaks with author Khashayar J. Khabushani. His debut novel, “I Will Greet the Sun Again,” centers on K., a young Iranian-American boy living in Los Angeles.
The cover of “I Will Greet The Sun Again” by Khashayar J. Khabushani. (Courtesy)
Book excerpt: ‘I Will Greet the Sun Again’
By Khashayar J. Khabushani
Baba marches into our room, clapping his hands. His shoulders are loose and his cheeks shiny from a fresh shave, the tiny bit of hair left on the top of his head combed to the side. He’s wearing his gray slacks and a clean dress shirt, tucked deep into his waist. Tavalod, tavalod, tavalod-et mo- barak, Baba chants, shutting off our game and swaying his body, dancing how he does at mehmoonis after the shirini has been served, the music turned up high. A Persian Happy Birthday just for me.
It’s a week
