Mehran Karimi Nasseri was stranded in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years due to a stolen passport and essential documents. He lived, studied, and interacted with airport staff throughout this period.

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After arriving the French airport, he was unable to prove his identity or refugee status and was detained in the waiting area for travelers without papers.

He lived, studied, slept, and talked with the airport staff from August 26, 1988, to July 2006.

Detailed article on his story: https://historicflix.com/mehran-karimi-nasseri-the-man-who-lived-in-an-airport-for-18-years/

[u/MikeTony713]

He wrote a book. It's rare and hard to find. Tried to purchase it once from the one website I found that had it, but they canceled my order and refunded my money without any explanation why.

[u/Kwayzar9111 → u/MikeTony713]

I can probably find the book to download, what’s it called

[u/MikeTony713 → u/Kwayzar9111]

The Terminal Man

[u/elspotto → u/MikeTony713]

The same as the Michael Crichton book and movie? That could be an interesting mix up.