Dina Nayeri

Dina Nayeri is an Iranian-American author whose work often explores themes of exile, displacement, and identity. Her acclaimed memoir, "The Ungrateful Refugee," offers a powerful and nuanced account of her family's experience fleeing Iran and seeking asylum in the West. Nayeri's writing is lauded for its lyrical prose and unflinching honesty, earning her critical recognition for its contribution to contemporary nonfiction narratives.