Samia: A Story of Survival, Love, and Legacy

By Hussein El Hajj Hassan

Samia: A Story of Survival, Love, and Legacy
A son's tribute to an extraordinary mother-and a map for anyone learning to live with loss.

Born into a world that set limits at every turn, Samia met life with quiet courage and a love that refused to break. Forced into marriage, estranged, and raising children on her own, she carried the weight of tradition and hardship-yet chose tenderness, dignity, and hope.

Narrated by her son, journalist Hussein El Hajj Hassan, this intimate memoir weaves memory, place, and grief into a portrait of a mother whose strength shaped generations. From Lebanon to the diaspora, Samia asks how we honour those who raised us-and how we keep their light alive when they're gone.

Inside you'll find:

A deeply personal account of mother-child devotion amid war, migration, and rebuildingReflections on grief, resilience, and identity for readers navigating lossA celebration of the quiet heroism of women whose love remakes the world

Perfect for readers of Crying in H Mart, The Ungrateful Refugee, and When Breath Becomes Air-and for anyone carrying a parent's legacy forward.

What this book offers: solace for the grieving, recognition for the caregiver, and a testament to love that endures beyond goodbye.

About the author: Hussein El Hajj Hassan is a Lebanese journalist and peace advocate living in Canada. His work bridges divides and centers the dignity of those who persevere.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DM6Z8YS2
• ISBN13: 9798345534953
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"