Ep 19 - Amal Ghandour (Author of This Arab Life on Arab Identity, Lebanon & Storytelling Power)

In Episode 19 of The Enlightenment Podcast, Shamim and Hanan sit down with Amal Ghandour, a Lebanese-Jordanian author and blogger behind This Arab Life. With over three decades of experience in research and community development, Amal offers deep reflections on Arab identity, generational silence, and storytelling.She is the author of two books: About This Man Called Ali and her latest, This Arab Life: A Generation’s Journey into Silence, released in October 2022. Amal holds an MS in International Policy from Stanford University and a BS from Georgetown, and her writings have appeared in Le Monde, The Daily Beast, and Canvas, among others.In this episode, they delve into Lebanon’s history, rich culture, and strong ties with Palestine, offering thoughtful and nuanced insights into the region’s past and present.📚 Explore more of Amal’s work on her Substack: https://substack.com/@amalghandour