{"product_id":"from-cedar-roots-to-stars-and-stripes-paperback","title":"From Cedar Roots To Stars And Stripes - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMike Salloum\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to leave everything behind and begin again in a new country?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFrom Cedar Roots to Stars and Stripes\u003c\/em\u003e, Mike Salloum shares an inspiring true story of faith, perseverance, family, and gratitude. Born in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley to a family shaped by both Lebanese and Armenian heritage, Mike's early years were marked by hardship, resilience, and life-changing experiences that would influence the course of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs civil unrest and war transformed Lebanon, Mike experienced both tragedy and hope. Through determination, hard work, and an unwavering belief in opportunity, he embarked on a journey that ultimately led him to the United States with dreams of building a better future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom childhood memories in Lebanon to the challenges of adapting to a new culture, establishing a career, raising a family, and pursuing the American dream, this memoir offers a powerful testament to the immigrant experience. Along the way, Mike reflects on the values that guided him-faith, responsibility, gratitude, and a deep appreciation for the opportunities that America provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a personal story, this book is a tribute to generations who sacrificed for a better future, to the enduring strength of family, and to the countless acts of kindness that can change a life forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders who enjoy immigrant stories, family sagas, inspirational memoirs, and stories of perseverance will find encouragement, wisdom, and hope within these pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heartfelt journey from the cedar-covered mountains of Lebanon to the promise of America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 434\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 06, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67923768443187,"sku":"9798256264994","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/mL7wZbwsoC9798256264994.webp?v=1793825672","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/from-cedar-roots-to-stars-and-stripes-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}