Leaders in Adversity

This book briefly describes the 1975-1990 Civil War in Lebanon and how the leaders of the American University of Beirut coped with assassinations, kidnappings and student demonstrations on campus during these years of turmoil in Lebanon. Throughout this war, many Lebanese chose to seek refuge by moving to other countries, while others who were considered less fortunate remained in this war-torn country. Some, however, who chose to remain in Lebanon, did not let the war stop them from pursuing an education even if it was in the middle of a war zone. This book will document the leaders whose dedication, leadership skills, vision and persistence kept the gates of The American University of Beirut open and served as a beacon of light and hope for young men and women who would later share the responsibility of creating a different world from the one handed to them.