"I lived in a time of widows' sighs, men's death rattles, and children's moans. I witnessed oppression, subjugation, and misery, and I became certain that its convoys would be destructive to the human self. I lived through a difficult, dynamic time, both acting and acted upon. A time in which we formed our knowledge and built our dreams—rosy daydreams intertwined with a reality of lies, slander, and the buying of consciences." (From the Introduction)

Elias Mikhael Ajaqa, born in Yaroun in 1939. He received his primary education in Yaroun, middle school in Sidon, and secondary school in Beirut. He worked as a teacher in the public school system. He was a youth and scouting activist, rising through the ranks to become the General Commander of the National Education Scouts. He underwent several local, Arab, and international courses and received numerous awards and certificates of appreciation.

• Publishing House: Dar Al-Farabi for Publishing and Distribution
• Number of Pages: 264
• Year of Publication: 2015
• ISBN: 9786144322765
• Cover Type: Paperback