Tarek El-Ariss in Person | Odyssey Bookshop

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Experience the profound memoir, "Water on Fire: A Memoir of War," presented by Tarek El-Ariss in person on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 7 PM. Delve into the poignant narrative as this leading voice in Middle Eastern Studies reflects on his upbringing in war-torn Lebanon and his family's captivating history, navigating trauma and longing. Embark on a journey of immigration starting from a strife-ridden Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War to displacement across Europe and Africa, culminating in New York City post-9/11. Witness a tale of resilience woven with humor, audacity, and defiance amidst loss and transformation. Through alternating perspectives of his childhood and adulthood, Tarek El-Ariss delves into living with trauma, revealing its profound impact on our perceptions, fears, and desires. His memoir, a blend of history and introspection, unveils inner turmoil and the complexities of conflict and separation. Tarek El-Ariss, the James Wright Professor and Chair of Middle Eastern Studies at Dartmouth College, invites you to this insightful event at Odyssey Bookshop, 9 College Street, South Hadley, MA 01075. Admission is free.