Fallen Pine Cones

By (author) Balian, Z T
Set in Beirut, Paris, Dubai, and Hamilton (Ontario), Fallen Pine Cones tells the story of seven friends and how the Lebanese Civil War affected their lives during the war and long after it ended. Their friendships strengthen despite the conflict that attempts to divide them. They experience the horrors of war – some of them becoming victims of the violence and others ending up as refugees in different parts of the world where more tragedy befalls them. A love triangle emerges and secrets that strained relationships and caused separation are only revealed forty years later. Through their actions, the characters show the resilience of human beings in fighting loss and adversity. They also demonstrate the willingness to take on suffering and guilt to spare their loved ones. Fallen Pine Cones is an ode to friendship, love, forgiveness, and hope for the future.