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A poignant tale of identity, love, and cultural conflict in mid-20th century America.
George Lahoud, a first-generation Lebanese-American, dreams of a medical career far from his family's immigrant life. But when his father falls ill, George returns to Danbury, Connecticut, to run the family market, facing the weight of family and community expectations.
His marriage to Eleanor Rizkallah seems perfect, but a honeymoon trip to Beirut brings unexpected love in the form of Andros Seleukos, a war veteran and painter. George's heart opens, challenging his identity and forcing him to choose between duty and desire in a moving story of cultural heritage, forbidden love, and self-discovery. For readers of literary historical fiction and stories of the Lebanese-American experience.
A poignant tale of identity, love, and cultural conflict in mid-20th century America.
George Lahoud, a first-generation Lebanese-American, dreams of a medical career far from his family's immigrant life. But when his father falls ill, George returns to Danbury, Connecticut, to run the family mar...
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Rebecca Dimyan is an award-winning writer, editor, and teacher. Her work has been published in national and international publications including Vox, the CT Post, YahooHealth, 34th Parallel, Glassworks Magazine, The Mighty and many others. She has taught college writing at several universities in Connecticut for nearly a decade. Rebecca is also an experienced editor and conference director. Her memoir Chronic was published in 2023 and delves into her experience with chronic illness and alternative medicine. Waiting for Beirut is her debut novel and a finalist for the 2021 Fairfield Book Prize.
Rebecca Dimyan is an award-winning writer, editor, and teacher. Her work has been published in national and international publications including Vox, the CT Post, YahooHealth, 34th Parallel, Glassworks Magazine, The Mighty and many others. She has taught college writing at several universities in...
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