http://thestory.org/archive/the_story_64_Life_During_Peace_Time.mp3 The bombs have stopped falling in Lebanon, at least for now. But for many, the hardships are just beginning. Dick talks with Sharif Abdunnur, a Lebanese theater teacher who is working with children in some of the hardest-hit regions. Plone 2.0 http://thestory.org/archive/the_story_64_Life_During_Peace_Time.mp3/logo.jpg http://thestory.org/archive/the_story_64_Life_During_Peace_Time.mp3 <h4>LIFE DURING PEACE TIME</h4> <p><strong><img class="image-left" src="../graphics/sharif-2.jpg" alt="Sharif Abdunnur" height="100" width="100" /></strong>Sharif Abdunnur lives in Beirut, Lebanon. This summer's bombing forced him, like many people, to evacuate his home. Amidst the bombs, Sharif decided that the best thing to do was put on a play. </p> <blockquote><p>"I was about two blocks away, was on my circus stilts playing with the kids, when we saw the planes fly over and I heard the booming noises, and I kind of knew that it was either my house, or someone near my house that got blown up."</p> </blockquote><p>Sharif made his way through the danger to southern Lebanon. He is still working with children. As Lebanon begins its recovery and reconstruction, Dick talks with Sharif about how children deal with crises and what motivates him to help them.</p><ul><li>Learn more about <a href="http://www.theatreversusoppression.com/" target="_self">Sharif's work</a><br /></li><li>Read <a href="http://www.authorhouse.co.uk/BookStore/ItemDetail~bookid~44594.aspx" target="_self">Sharif's new book</a><br /></li></ul><p> <a title="Add To This Story" class="addbtn" href="../addstory" target="_self">Add to Story</a></p> The Story Lebanon Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00