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“Poverty can turn a person into a flaming torch for change and revolution, without which mankind would come to a standstill.”

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Jean Sasson
Jean Sasson

Jean Sasson, born in 1947, is an American writer known for her works that shed light on the lives of women in the Middle East. Her memoir 'Cry, the Beloved Country' has gained widespread attention for its detailed account of her life in Lebanon and her advocacy for the plight of local women. more

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