In this episode we talk about Diane leaving home for the first time and going to college at the University of Alabama. Being rejected from a sorority, and experiencing racism. Next Diane talks about her relationship with John and the importance of that relationship while she was in college. How Jameel introduced Diane to Hashim who ultimately becomes her husband. Lastly Diane ultimately gets the approval from her father to marry Hashim. There will be a website in the next two weeks, where you can leave a review and get on an email list. Andrew's microphone was low in this episode. Sorry for the inconvenience.

In this episode we will discuss Chapter 1 of The Book Angels Among Us, Even in Iraq. We will talk about what it was like for Dr. Diane Hassan to celebrate her birthday in Iraq during the Gulf War. The differences between Shiite and Sunni Muslims. Growing up as a Saliba in a small town in Alabama. Lastly the incident that occurred in a swimming pool when she was 5 years old.

In this episode Dr.Diane Hassan and I will introduce ourselves to the audience. We will discuss the very beginning parts of Diane's life in Alabama, how we met, and why we were doing the podcast about her book Angels Among Us, Even in Iraq.