Loneliness is not invincible, nor is it inevitable, yet it persists and fights tooth and nail to stay. It goes neither gentle nor quiet. The path to escape from it is an ancient mystery. How do some get trapped in the no man's land of nostalgia while some overcome the pain and reach the calm shores of solitude? "I will name you Baran" portrays the lives of 4 Iranians in the diaspora and in Iran- in transition, migrating, and firmly settled- who are in search of their answers to these universal questions. Through their challenges, failures, and triumphs, the book takes us to ponder on the complications of life, new and old. The book deals with isolation and loneliness. It's about love, faith, and authenticity and the ongoing struggle to stay an optimist in a world of unforeseen setbacks and heartaches.