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Ashe and Magdalena Stevens are a dynamic author couple who call Los Angeles their home. With a diverse educational background that includes Theatre, Writing, Art History, and Medicine, their writing is imbued with a unique perspective that has captured the hearts and minds of readers worldwide.
Their debut book, "Lost in Beirut," has garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards. Their ability to evoke emotion and create a powerful connection with readers is a testament to their skill as writers.
Ashe and Magdalena are currently working on their highly anticipated second book, which promises to be as captivating and impactful as their first. When not writing, they enjoy spending time with their daughter and their furry friends, indulging in their love of reading, independent films, and exploring the world of art through frequent visits to galleries.
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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Lost In Beirut: A True Story of Love, Loss and War is a work of non-fiction in the memoir subgenre. It is aimed at mature readers and was penned by author team Ashe Stevens and Magdalena Stevens. The book follows Ashe Stevens, an actor on the rise in early 2000s America, who accepts an invitation to visit his dear friend Danny who is working in Lebanon. The trip takes a turn for the fateful when a conflict breaks out that traps Ashe in a deadly warzone. His only hope is to make it to the Syrian border but dangerous threats are waiting at every stage of the journey.
Memoirs live and die based on the willingness of the author to be vulnerable with their reader, whether they can truly and honestly share a painful part of themselves and allow the world to see it. In this work, we see such a willingness from the dynamic duo of Ashe and Magdalena Stevens, who openly share the painful and profound parts of the story in equal measure and in doing so create an unforgettable journey through danger and spiritual enlightenment. The real-life conflict experienced through the events of the story provides a powerful backdrop to the author's journey of self-discovery as the real world outside the safety of Hollywood prompts them to grow in important and powerful new directions. Overall, Lost In Beirut takes the retelling of a painful experience for the author and uses it as an opportunity to shine a light on some of the more beautiful aspects of the real world, telling a tale as it does so that will inspire readers to go out and get to know themselves better.
