About the Book: Beirut Fragments by Jean Said Makdisi is a powerful memoir documenting life, war, resilience, and humanity during Lebanon’s devastating civil war. Through vivid personal accounts, Makdisi chronicles fourteen years of conflict in Beirut, capturing the destruction of a city, the struggles of civilians, and the emotional toll of violence and displacement. From bombings and sieges to everyday acts of survival, this deeply moving narrative offers a firsthand perspective on war’s impact on ordinary lives. An essential work of war memoir and historical reflection, Beirut Fragments is a profound testament to courage, memory, and human endurance.