Nour

About the Book

In a heart-stirring story of love for family and one’s country, author Clara Brito brings forth the dramatic life account of Nour, a little girl who grows up during the harrowing Civil War period in Lebanon. Nour was born and raised in Lebanon. Using a first-hand account, she tells of the incidents of violence and atrocities of the war, as well as the torture and heartbreak that altered her life forever. Through this heartrending narrative, readers will realize how the innocence of her childhood was ripped out of her heart and mind, and replaced by resentment, fear, and disgust. It was indeed a difficult era. The civil war started in 1975, and it involved religious and political groups. The bombings, gunfire, and airstrikes lead to tragic deaths and total destruction of the country. No one escaped from this tragic war; not one was left unharmed—physically or emotionally. How will these harsh times change Nour’s outlook, family, life, and heart? Readers will find out in this emotive story.

About the Author

Clara Afara Brito born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1959. Moved with her parents in 1987 to the United States. She lives with her two children in New York State.