It is definitely an interesting read, so much so that I was intrigued to read up more about events that the author talked about. Overall, this book is not a light read, so be prepared. And in between the chapters we have short 1-2 page emails that brings us back into present times (well fairly current compared to the rest of the chapters), where the author and his family were under threat when fighting breaks out and their lives are threatened. Each chapter focuses on something important or profound that the author went through in the past. Type: Paperback / softback Release Title: Coffee & Orange Blossoms: 7 Years & 15 Days in Tyre, Lebanon Artist: Scholz, Nate Brand: N/A Colour: N/A. It really puts a different perspective to what we mistakenly lead to believe about people of certain backgrounds. Parts of the story that talked about war, racism and differences were fascinating. Mind you I skimmed through the parts that talk about religions, although I did enjoy learning about Lebanon and the different cultures of people. I received a free copy through Goodreads.
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