From Beirut to America

<strong>gives readers hope and encouragement that when one has such strong conviction about a particular task or goal nothing can stand in the way. --BookTrib review.</strong><br><strong>The writing style is warm and genuine. Honest transparent and contemplative the narrative flows smoothly from one event or epoch to another. It's articulate and easy to follow.--Reedsy review.</strong><strong>A strong story about how the author escapes war-torn Lebanon to pursue dreams of freedom & opportunity. Fascinating challenging inspiring.--Kristine Reedsy.</strong><p><br></p><p>From Beirut to America is Part 1 of Edward Challita's true-life story: a twenty-six-year journey from a life in Lebanon during the civil war to France and then the USA. His experience is a unique one marked by peril and strife but then also by hope and redemption in the end.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Edward was born in Beirut from Christian French/Lebanese parents who lived in West Beirut as French citizens during the devastating civil war in the 1970s. This is the story of Edward's survival and escape from certain disaster. His life story carries a message of hope showing that people no matter what dire circumstances they find themselves in can succeed despite overwhelming odds.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Edward now works in cyber security and has lived in the USA for most of his life with two lovely kids Angelina 13 and Leo 7. In his spare time he is also an actor and producer.</p>