A Far Journey

By Abraham Mitrie Rihbany

Book Overview

""A Far Journey"" is a memoir written by Abraham Mitrie Rimbany that chronicles his life journey from his childhood in Lebanon to his eventual emigration to the United States. The book is divided into two parts, the first part detailing his life in Lebanon, and the second part detailing his experiences in the United States.In the first part, Rimbany describes his childhood in a small village in Lebanon, where he grew up in poverty and faced numerous challenges. He discusses his family's struggles to make ends meet, his experiences in school, and his eventual decision to pursue higher education in Beirut. Rimbany also writes about the political turmoil in Lebanon during his youth, including the Lebanese Civil War and the Israeli invasion of Lebanon.In the second part of the book, Rimbany recounts his experiences in the United States, where he immigrated in the 1980s. He writes about his struggles to adapt to American culture and the challenges he faced as an immigrant. Rimbany also discusses his experiences as a student in the United States, his eventual career as a professor, and his efforts to maintain his Lebanese identity while living in America.Overall, ""A Far Journey"" is a compelling memoir that provides readers with a unique perspective on the immigrant experience. Through Rimbany's personal story, readers gain insight into the challenges faced by immigrants as they navigate a new culture and try to build a new life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432687417
• ISBN13: 9781432687410
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"