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I was very excited when I found out I would be receiving a advanced copy of Replenishing the Sea of Galilee. It sounded so interesting and part of the story took place in Lebanon. I am half Lebanese and was excited to read about the country. The story follows twins, Rasheed and Rasheeda Dinar. Set in Palestine during the 1940’s (and through the 1970’s), we follow their stories of loss, relationship hardship and the power of familial bonds and love. Rasheed, a Muslim, falls in love with a Jewish woman named Natalia. Over time, their religious differences get the better of them. Natalia disappears under weird circumstances. The twins are chased out of Palestine and land in Beirut, Lebanon. I won’t ruin the most exciting parts of the book but it’s a whirlwind from here on out! I think this is a timely and appropriate story for the love of differences between people. It teaches the importance of looking past your differences with others and instead focusing on our similarities. Proves that with mutual love and understanding.. anything is possible.