JJ Persis left Iran in 1984, at the height of the Iran-Iraq War. Only five when she emigrated, she blossomed in the United States. As an adult, her curiosity and passion for life l...view moreJJ Persis left Iran in 1984, at the height of the Iran-Iraq War. Only five when she emigrated, she blossomed in the United States. As an adult, her curiosity and passion for life led her to Hollywood, where her love for self-expression guided her toward a career in writing.view less