Dr. Soofi was born in small town of Langrood in province of Gilan, Iran. He was a gifted child and the last of the thirteen children of an affluent feudal landowner in era of collapse of feudalism. At youth, he had interest in mathematics, history, and philosophy, but at the persuasion of his family he studied medicine at Tehran University that continued in New Jersey and Illinois. He practiced Medicine & Surgery in Chicago area for 20 years and retired shortly after the peak of his professional career. He moved to California for retirement and pursuit of rediscovering his old passions. He studied gemology with interest in precious color gems and developed skills in sculpturing and artistic tilework. Dr. Soofi is author of three volume autobiography and memories of his fascinating path in life, from months before his birth to his current life in the suburb of San Diego, CA.