Wally Shellenberger

Paoli, Indiana

Wallace and Evelyn Shellenberger ended their medical careers in 2001 to live and study for four years in Iran. They were leaders of several learning tour groups to Iran and have spoken to more than 350 audiences in North America about their experiences in Iran. They are currently retired in Paoli, Indiana.
Wallace and Evelyn Shellenberger’s Welcome to Iran! is a first hand narrative that shares one couple’s personal stories of living in Iran and explains how their experiences challenged the commonly held stereotypes portrayed by the media.
Shortly after arriving an Iranian woman challenged the Shellenbergers: “Aren’t the Iranians enemies of the Americans? Why did you choose to live with your enemies?” This books opens to you this challenge of being where you are not expected.

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