Through a cast of international characters, this compelling story traces a Palestinian refugee family through a decade of violence and conflict in and around Lebanon in the 1970’s, against a backdrop of upheaval in the Middle East, contentious debate at the United Nations, and challenging peacekeeping operations.
The Struggle Continues follows Ali and Salim, two young men determined to defend their families and people. While Ali’s family suffers greatly, and he is reluctantly drawn into the conflict, Salim becomes a diplomat seeking to draw international attention to the plight of the displaced and landless refugees. With a gripping plot and dynamic characters, The Struggle Continues transports readers into the heart of the Lebanese-Palestinian conflict of the period. It reminds people of the pain of personal loss and displacement, and the ultimate cost of warfare. |