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A chauffeur at the Royal Palace is assigned the task of escorting the Shah of Iran’s glamorous, photogenic wife Farah Diba on the royal couple’s official visit to Norway. A Norwegian archaeologist travels to Iran in search of a crypt in the desert outside Shiraz and unwittingly finds himself caught up in post-election revolts. A rapper from Haugerud makes his way into unexplored urban territory and a date with the daughter of a carpet salesman.Through close to half a century we follow three generations of Norwegians, each of whom acquires a certain relation to Iran or Iranian matters. These meetings form turning points in their lives. Three touchdowns in time, two cultures, two love stories. This is a story of fathers and sons, of silence and suppression, of apathy and courage, a story of how your most intimate relations tear you apart. And yet, it is possible to change. In His Sleep He Resembled a Child is a comprehensive novel about individuals living in an age that is windswept by global forces. About Facing the Moon (2010):«Great artistic writing, delivered with a wry smile and mild despair on love’s behalf.»****** (5/6 stars), VG«... a captivating tale of the tumultuous powers of love.»****** (5/6 stars), Smaalenenes Avis