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The Bullet and the Border is a true story told through the voice of a boy who became a man long before he should have. Based on the life of Norair Vertanus, this memoir follows a childhood shaped by warmth, innocence, and a rapidly changing Iran. It begins with the calm before the storm, where school days were filled with color, friendship, and small moments of joy. That peace is soon shattered by the rise of revolution, forcing a young boy into a world ruled by fear, violence, and strict control. As Norair grows, he is swept into the military and thrown into conflicts he never asked for. He faces danger from those around him, including the chilling moment a single bullet fired by a superior nearly ends his life. After years spent navigating power, corruption, and instability, he leaves the uniform behind and searches for a life that feels like his own. His marriage to Nancy offers hope and grounding, but the world around him becomes too dangerous to stay. What follows is a harrowing journey across borders, mountains, forests, and the hidden paths traveled by migrants. He and his group face betrayal, hunger, exhaustion, and the constant threat of being caught or sold to traffickers. Yet through every hardship, Norair refuses to give up. The dream of safety and the promise of a future become the guiding force that pulls him forward. Told with clarity and honesty, this memoir captures the fragile moments that shape a life: the sweetness of a childhood fruit, the cold shock of a rifle aimed at your chest, the quiet kindness of strangers, and the courage it takes to walk into the unknown. It is a story of resilience, sacrifice, and the unbreakable instinct to survive. The Bullet and the Border is not only a record of Norair's journey. It is a tribute written by his son, Nathaniel Vertanus, who brings these memories to life with respect and unwavering loyalty. This memoir is for anyone who wants to understand how history can shape a family and how one person's courage can echo through generations.

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