The Burning Heart of the World

In "The Burning Heart of the World," Nancy Kricorian weaves a poignant narrative centered on a Beirut Armenian family navigating the tumultuous periods before, during, and after the Lebanese Civil War. With vivid, poetic prose that recalls her earlier work, "Zabelle," Kricorian explores themes of exile and intergenerational trauma, infusing the story with humor and folktale-like timelessness. This sweeping saga spans from the mountains of Cilicia to modern-day New York City, inviting listeners on an epic journey filled with rich, reverberating life.