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I miss Chamran

Born in a wealthy and modern family, Ghada was a Lebanese pampered girl. An open-minded person who would write anti-war articles and poems. She hated all the warriors; however, she liked Chamran's paintings. His paintings were seemingly against war, too; an invitation to serenity, calm, and peace. Chamran's fame was for something else. Chamran used to be the principal of the school of Shia in the south of Lebanon, which meant the military command of Shia during the Lebanese Civil war! Chamran’s responsibility was to both defend the children and the people. There, he met Ghada. Ghada was fond of Chamran's painting: The Candle. Gradually, the love for The Candle turned into the love for Chamran. Chamran had a lot in common with his Candle; both would burn and lighten the surrounding and as a result would depict the difference between the darkness and the light. Ghada had been brought up in a European-oriented culture. She wouldn't wear the expected Hijab but she yearned to lead another lifestyle. She wanted to have something beyond the practice of unnecessary expenditure… She liked the one-room house which was always open to the individuals. Children can always come in, sit on the floor, and chat with their principal. Mustafa even served her in that room and how surprised she was when she realized she had to take off her shoes and sit on the floor! For her, Mustafa was an example, surprise, and attraction! Chamran asked Ghada for marriage, but is it possible that a wealthy Lebanese girl accepts the proposal of a homeless guerilla and poet? This is just the beginning of the story. The romantic life of Ghada and Chamran goes on in the midst of Lebanese Civil War until The Islamic Revolution of Iran takes place; Mustafa moves to Iran and Ghada goes after him. This time, Chamran is the defense minister of a country against the left-wing separatist forces and then against the army of Saddam. In all this commotion, Ghada lives with Chamran and grows up until the day he is martyred by a mortar shell. From night until morning, Ghada cries beside Chamran's body and the following day is his funeral, Ghada has nothing! She is well aware that Chamran has nothing in this world, but what was given to her meant a world. “I Miss Chamran” is the memories of Ghada Jaber in her four-year life with Chamran published under the series title of “Hero's Helpmate”.

 

Additional Info

  • Size: Pocket book - 4.25" X 6.87"
  • Genre: Memoir, War Analysis
  • Pages: 112

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