This weekend we lost our dear friend and mentor Mai Ghoussoub, who passed away unexpectedly on Saturday afternoon. For those who did not know her, Mai was a unique individual whose love of life, Lebanon and literature inspired everyone who knew her.
No words could fully capture Mai's essence.
As a tribute we have therefore chosen to dedicate our book, " A Lost Summer: Postcards from Lebanon", to her memory. Mai gave the book her full support and celebrated its publication with the words 'a real gem'.
We at Lebanon United like to believe that her spirit and her love of Lebanon are reflected throughout its pages.
She would have wanted the book launch to go ahead, as she planned it, on the 22nd of February, at Saqi Books. Please join us there to celebrate the life of this remarkable woman whose memory will remain in our hearts forever.
Tributes to Mai have been pouring in from all directions. Dana has been collating these on her blog http://forafreelebanon.blogspot.com/index.html - which Mai loved.
Lebanon United
Lebanon United brings together a group of like-minded individuals from different nationalities, religions and political affiliations to help Lebanon in its time of need. It is a unifying thread for those with the will and desire to rebuild Lebanon.
Lebanon United brings together a group of like-minded individuals from different nationalities, religions and political affiliations to help Lebanon in its time of need. It is a unifying thread for those with the will and desire to rebuild Lebanon.
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