The Little Book Of Lebanese Wisdom

By (author) ELIE HARB; Illustrated by ZULFA ABDALRHMAN
“The monkey is a gazelle in the eyes of its mother” (El ered bi 3en emmo ghazel) “A donkey wants to play the piano” (7mar bedo yi de2 piano) Are these familiar? If yes, you’re about to dive into a collection that will feel like home — a warm, witty stroll through the sayings you grew up hearing at the dinner table, in your teta’s living room, or shouted across a chaotic family gathering. You’ll find the humor, the nostalgia and the unmistakable Lebanese logic that somehow always makes perfect sense. If not, you’re about to discover a world where humour and truth walk hand in hand, where a single proverb can explain an entire situation better than a thousand words. This collection opens a playful window into Lebanese culture, offering short, sharp, and meaningful explanations that make every proverb easy to enjoy whether you speak Arabic or not.