Serving Without a Reporting Truth In Defense Of Freedom is the inspirational autobiography of Mahtab Farid—award-winning journalist, U.S. diplomat, and American patriot—who has dedicated her life to advancing truth, freedom, and national security.
Born in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War, Farid witnessed firsthand the dangers of tyranny and censorship. Even then, she saw that many Iranians respected the United States and yearned for the freedoms it represents. That belief guided her pursuit of journalism and, ultimately, American citizenship.
After 9/11, Farid made a defining to serve the nation that had given her liberty. As a U.S. Public Diplomacy Officer in Afghanistan, she deployed alongside the military to support American missions, strengthen local media, and tell the story of America’s role in the fight for freedom. Her work gave voice to U.S. service members and built trust in some of the world’s most dangerous regions.
Serving Without a Uniform is a tribute to duty, gratitude, and grit. It honors those in uniform and those who serve in other ways—advancing America’s mission, upholding its values, and standing alongside those on the front lines, without wearing a uniform.