The Silence of My Father
Alexandre Najjar
Translated by Laurie Wilson
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About the Book
Alexandre Najjar’s father was celebrated in the legal profession for his rare eloquence. In the courtroom the word is everything, and his work was his life.
He was also the father of six children, punishing them severely when they broke the rules. Behind this harsh exterior, however, lay an affectionate man, brimming with humour and curiosity.
Then, a sudden heart attack left him wheelchair-bound and painfully deprived of the eloquence for which he was so well respected. But the love of his family would help him overcome this trying time.
A poignant and loving tribute to a father from a son.
About the Author
Alexandre Najjar was born in Lebanon in 1967. A lawyer, novelist and literary critic, he has won many prizes for his writing. His books include Kahlil Gibran: A Biography (Saqi Books), The School of War and The Silence of My Father (both Telegram), as well as several books in French. He lives in Beirut and Paris.
About the Translator
Laurie Wilson also translated The School of War by the same author and Young Girl by Anne Wiazemsky, (both Telegram). She lives and works in Lyon, France.
