Memoirs of a Dinar
A Novel
by Dr. Dahesh A captivating novel, by an outstanding Lebanese humanist, and philosopher, relates the story of a golden coin (the “Dinarâ€), its experiences and adventures through a lifetime journey among humans î º a journey, which began at the moment of its extraction as raw metal from the depths of the Earth.
During a span of ninety years, the Dinar wanders in the world î º from country to country, culture to culture and from hand to hand through all walks of life. Spending ample time with his varied owners, he is capable of judging their values. He even meets historically prominent figures, witnesses World Wars I & II, and yet another!
Let us join the Dinar on this epic journey and through him discover the author’s interpretation of society through time and space.
The book is heartily recommended to public as well as specialist libraries.
1st edition, hardcover, 4 colors, 124 art plates, 17×24 cm, 382 pp., 2006,
ISBN 1-931126-054, $55. Also available in Arabic, French, German & Spanish.
Published by The Daheshist Publishing Co. Ltd, New York. Tel: 1-800.799.6375