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Released on the 50th anniversary of the Lebanese Civil War and the 110th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, this heartfelt book weaves humor and love into a wartime coming-of-age story.

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“A good book gives you a map to yourself,” said Dr. Maté, now a trauma researcher and author of “The Myth of Normal.” While reading Dr. Miller’s book, his experiences started to make sense.