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Season 6, Episode 4: The Lost Paradise, Part Four — Rice Fields and Kelardasht

In this episode of Quiet English with Jacque, Seyed Nourashrafeddin remembers the rhythms of village life in northern Iran: planting and harvesting rice with his family, spending summers in Kelardasht, gathering walnuts, sharing food, and celebrating traditional weddings.

Read with the kind permission of the author, from In Search of Rain, From Motel Qu to Pittsburgh.

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The Lost Paradise: The Meaning of Life | Part Three

In this episode of Quiet English with Jacque, we continue reading In Search of Rain, From Motel Qu to Pittsburgh, the memoir by Seyed Nourashrafeddin.

In this part of Chapter 2, “The Lost Paradise,” Seyed takes us deeper into his childhood in northern Iran, where the changing seasons, the hardships of daily life, and the people around him shaped his understanding of what truly matters. Through memories of ordinary people with worn bodies but loving hearts, we discover a moving reflection on kindness, endurance, and the meaning of life.

Listen, relax, and enjoy this passage in slow, clear English—ideal for English listening practice and for anyone who loves peaceful storytelling and timeless human experiences.

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Quiet English with Jacque — Slow English. Timeless Stories. Quiet Moments.

Enjoy slow English stories and English listening practice through timeless literature, peaceful stories, and thoughtful narration.

New episodes weekly.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and share Quiet English with Jacque. I’d love to hear from you—tell me where you’re listening from or send me a story suggestion.

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In Search of Rain, From Motel Qu to Pittsburgh — Chapter 2: The Lost Paradise, Episode 2: Summer and Winter

In this episode of Quiet English with Jacque, Seyed Nourashrafeddin continues his childhood memories of northern Iran. He takes us through summer days by the Caspian Sea, local traditions, wrestling, autumn rains, fishing, hunting, and the warmth of family life as winter arrives.

Slow English • Timeless Stories • Quiet Moments

Read with the kind permission of the author, Seyed Nourashrafeddin.

Quiet English with Jacque — Slow English. Timeless Stories. Quiet Moments.

Enjoy slow English stories and English listening practice through timeless literature, peaceful stories, and thoughtful narration.

New episodes weekly.

📧 JacqueEddyVoice@gmail.com

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If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and share Quiet English with Jacque. I’d love to hear from you—tell me where you’re listening from or send me a story suggestion.

Thank you for listening.

Be still. Be safe. And keep listening. God bless.