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SUMMARY:Author Discussion - Giving Up Is Not an Option by Dr. Hani Khoury
DESCRIPTION:Join the Alif Institute and Dr. Hani Khoury for an exciting discussion over the inspiring story of his experiences coming to the United States found in his newest book: “Giving Up Is Not an Option”. Books will be available for purchase before the event. \nHani Q. Khoury is Professor and Coordinator of Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics\, Science\, and Informatics\nCollege of Professional Advancement at Mercer Univesity. In his memoirs\, Professor Khoury narrates the highlights of the complexities of his life and the events which have nurtured it. He was sentenced to an electric wheelchair at the age of 18 due to a progressive physical disorder. His story\, like many others\, is filled with challenges\, setbacks\, dreams\, and\, most importantly\, hope. The juxtaposition of two very different cultural settings\, Israeli-occupied Palestine\, and the United States of America\, will provide the reader with a deeper understanding of the meaning and implications of liberty and self-determination\, both individually and collectively. \nHe tells the story of his departure from the long-disputed land in Palestine to a new world that has become for him a place of new beginnings and friendships\, unforeseen challenges\, and personal and professional accomplishments. \nAccompanied by his parents\, he began his journey to freedom on August 12\, 1983\, when the plane from Amman\, Jordan landed at JFK International Airport in New York City. His new life began that day in a country that is known for its freedoms and the rule of law. In this new world and with the help of new and advanced technologies\, he was able to leave the past for a new and promising future. In his newly adopted country\, Hani was able to obtain his higher education\, form a family\, gain employment as a professor of mathematics at the university level\, and become a productive member of society. In this landscape of dreams that we call America\, and previously in his homeland in Palestine\, he has met many wonderful people from different faiths and backgrounds. Their unparalleled humanity and support have made it possible for him to live out the truth that “when and where there is a will\, there is a way.” \nThe event is free and open to the public with RSVP. Light refreshments will be served. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear about this piece!
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LOCATION:Alif Institute\, 3288 Marjan Drive\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30340\, United States
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SUMMARY:William Neuman: Author of 'Things Are Never So Bad That They Can't Get Worse: Inside the Collapse of Venezuela'
DESCRIPTION:Today\, Venezuela is a country of perpetual crisis—a country of rolling blackouts\, nearly worthless currency\, uncertain supply of water and food\, and extreme poverty. In the same land where oil—the largest reserve in the world—sits so close to the surface that it bubbles from the ground\, where gold and other mineral resources are abundant\, and where the government spends billions of dollars on public works projects that go abandoned\, the supermarket shelves are bare and the hospitals have no medicine. Twenty percent of the population has fled\, creating the largest refugee exodus in the world\, rivaling only war-torn Syria’s crisis. Venezuela’s collapse affects all of Latin America\, as well as the United States and the international communityRepublicans like to point to Venezuela as the perfect example of the emptiness of socialism\, but it is a better model for something else: the destructive potential of charismatic populist leadership. The ascent of Hugo Chávez was a precursor to the emergence of strongmen that can now be seen all over the world\, and the success of the corrupt economy he presided over only lasted while oil sold for more than $100 a barrel. Chávez’s regime and policies\, which have been reinforced under Nicolás Maduro\, squandered abundant resources and ultimately bankrupted the country. \nThings Are Never So Bad That They Can’t Get Worse is a fluid combination of journalism\, memoir\, and history that chronicles Venezuela’s tragic journey from petro-riches to poverty. Author William Neuman witnessed it all firsthand while living in Caracas and serving as the New York Times Andes Region Bureau Chief. His book paints a clear-eyed\, riveting\, and highly personal portrait of the crisis unfolding in real time\, with all of its tropical surrealism\, extremes of wealth and suffering\, and gripping drama. It is also a heartfelt reflection of the country’s great beauty and vibrancy—and the energy\, passion\, and humor of its people\, even under the most challenging circumstances. \nAbout the Author \nWilliam Neuman is an author and journalist who reported for the New York Times for over 15 years. He served as the Times Andes Region Bureau Chief from 2012 to 2016 while based in Caracas\, Venezuela. He previously reported for the New York Post and his work has also been featured by the San Francisco Chronicle\, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram\, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel\, and The Independent\, among others. He began his journalism career while living in Mexico and has published English translations of several Spanish-language novels. \nPromotional language provided by publisher.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/william-neuman-author-of-things-are-never-so-bad-that-they-cant-get-worse-inside-the-collapse-of-venezuela/
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