An American widow follows her heart to Lebanon, the land

of her late husband's birth. With her three young sons in

tow, she navigates a colorful, occasionally maddening,

relentlessly breathtaking world.

The past meets the present and the mountains meet the

sea, in a mystical landscape that still resonates with the

spirit of her lost love. Fervently she connects with her

surroundings, drawing solace and joy from the rhythms of

nature and the redemptive rituals of everyday life.

In Snow on the Barbecue , Nancy Chedid recounts the

most memorable adventures of her first year in Lebanon,

whether exploring an ancient cedar forest on snowshoes

or doing battle with an ancient water tank on the roof.

Stirring photographs and an engaging narrative propel

the reader along on this surprising journey. Both armchair

explorers and those who have experienced the country

firsthand will come to view Lebanon with a new sense of

wonder.