Burial in Beirut
Burial in Beirut by Orin Parker is a novel published by iUniverse in 2000, featuring 332 pages in English. The story unfolds in 1975, centering on Rich, an American law student who visits his family in Beirut and becomes romantically involved with Muna, a passionate Palestinian activist. As Rich navigates his feelings for Muna, he finds himself drawn into her world of political turmoil and terrorism, while his father, an expert in Arab affairs, also becomes caught up in the complexities of Palestinian resistance amid the backdrop of Lebanon’s civil war.
Readers will encounter a vivid portrayal of Beirut during a time of intense conflict, as the narrative explores the devastating impact of war on both personal relationships and broader political landscapes. The novel delves into the struggles faced by Rich and Muna as they confront the realities of their situation, including the dangers posed by their secret meetings and the potential for separation. Through Rich’s expatriate perspective, the book captures the chaos and violence of a city torn apart, reflecting on the intertwined fates of individuals and the larger forces at play in the war.
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In 1975, Rich, an American law student visiting his family in Beirut, falls in love with Muna, the beautiful and intensely militant Palestinian activist whose brother leads the Rejection Front. Pursuing Muna, Rich becomes entangled in her commitment to terrorism. His father, a long-time resident of Beirut and specialist in Arab affairs, also becomes embroiled in the tragic efforts of Palestinian resistance.
As civil war tears open the festering wounds of Lebanon, we experience the authentic scene of Beirut destroying itself, pitting Moslems and Palestinians against Christian forces. The war’s bombs, battles and brutality are seen through the expatriate eyes of Rich’s American family.
Political intrigues envelop Rich and Muna. Their secret meetings are exposed, and they stand to be separated. Their hopes and those of the many victims of the war’s turmoil and violence might end up buried in Beirut.
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