In the Hands of the Refiner

About the Book

The author vividly describes her first encounter with a new culture when, at the age of twelve, she and her mother go for an extended visit to Lebanon. Noor is introduced to the rest of her family, and during that time, attends school in Beirut. This gives her the opportunity not only to study Arabic but also to build relationships and gain an understanding for the culture and heritage she has only heard about.

Noor's personal story begins to take shape ten years later after she and her parents leave America permanently to live in the land of their roots. Her many humorous encounters with the Lebanese reveal the wit, vitality, and vigor of a people too often caught in the middle of other people's wars. As she walks you through her very moving and thrilling story, she also reveals the things that life — but most of all, God has taught her. Noor's earnest hope is that her journey will inspire many to dispel all fear and take a step of faith toward fulfilling their dreams regardless of the circumstances.

For with God, all things are possible.

About the Author

Noor Ellias was born and raised in America; however, she was destined to live a major part of her life in the beautiful country of Lebanon. In her book, she shares with us her spiritual journey through tremendous personal trials and the fifteen years of civil strife she endured in the light of the more recent Israeli invasion in 2006. Readerswill also gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the Lebanese nation and its people as well as the pain and suffering they have endured in modern times and throughout history. Her insight comes from first hand experience—sometimes humorous, but more often sad—and personal testimonies as she witnessed the tragedies created by a senseless war. She also shares a personal revelation that arose from her struggles, in the hope that it will help many who read her story to heal from within and to realize they were destined to be victorious.