Joseph Hoayk on From LA to Beirut with Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali

Episode Summary

Joseph Hoayek is someone that you need to know on a personal level, and on this episode of From LA to Beirut we delve into this amazing personality with enriching discussions. In this episode of From LA to Beirut Joseph Hoayek discussed his thoughts on several topics raging from humanitarian topic to politics and many more. Joseph also shared with Rita Saikali & Jihad Saikali stories of his childhood, his passion for food and many more things. Get to know Joseph Hoayek in this wonderful episode of From LA to Beirut.

Book of the Week

The Narrative Life of Fredrick Douglass

Former slave, impassioned abolitionist, brilliant writer, newspaper editor and eloquent orator whose speeches fired the abolitionist cause, Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) led an astounding life. Physical abuse, deprivation and tragedy plagued his early years, yet through sheer force of character he was able to overcome these obstacles to become a leading spokesman for his people. In this, the first and most frequently read of his three autobiographies, Douglass provides graphic descriptions of his childhood and horrifying experiences as a slave as well as a harrowing record of his dramatic escape to the North and eventual freedom. Published in 1845 to quell doubts about his origins — since few slaves of that period could write — the Narrative is admired today for its extraordinary passion, sensitive and vivid descriptions and storytelling power. It belongs in the library of anyone interested in African-American history and the life of one of the country’s most courageous and influential champions of civil rights. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative. – Summary from Amazon