Coming to America: Lebanon to West Virginia | A Conversation With Nabila Najar
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2023
- Join Storytellers of Appalachia for an insightful conversation with 91 year old Nabila Najar. She came from Lebanon to West Virginia when she was 19 years old. We hope you'll enjoy this fascinating conversation and her interesting perspectives!
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I think she is an amazing person. Thank you for introducing us.
While watching this, I was reminded of my great grandmother, who came to the United States from Poland many years ago. Nabila possesses the same candor and ability to recall details that great grandmother Mary did. And her comments about the positive elements of the country are similar, too. The "Appalachian themes" (my term) of kindness and helpfulness to others, and saying what's on one's mind, are readily apparent. Recollections like these are priceless.
Remarkable recollection of dates and events that were milestones in her life’s journey from so long ago…great to have her incredible story shared and preserved for posterity! ❤️
Listening to Mrs Najar brought tears to my eyes. She sounds so much like my Sitto Sadie! All 4 of my grandparents came from Lebanon in the 1910s with the same goal: to work hard and achieve the American dream. The pride in her family and in their accomplishments shines through Mrs. Najar's stories. As well it should. Bravo for sharing her with us!
Oh my goodness! Wow! I loved loved this storyteller. She is so captivating in telling her story and her life's journey is very fascinating. I loved how she was able to recall dates, times, places and events. I think her parents gave her a very deserving name. Her story is very heartwarming. It brought smiles, laughter and almost tears. I loved how she talked about and how she sees America. I love how she concluded her story. Joshua you did a really great job with this storyteller. Keep them coming!
Beautiful lady and loved listening to her story, thank you
Awww ❤ I love this woman!! It’s such a privilege to be able to sit down with grandparents and great grandparents and relive history through them! Her story is quite an incredible one!! What a life she has lived! I’m sure moving to America was a culture shock for sure, but she has adapted and fallen in love with Appalachia and its people. A true testament of the warmth that fills this area and how it makes people from all over the world feel like they can call it home ❤⛰ And when she said she is more American than anyone here, she’s right about that! She has seen places and can truly appreciate this beautiful country for what so many take for granted that were born into it. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you for another amazing video. By the way, she looks phenomenal to be 91 years old!!!!!
I absolutely love this. I could sit and talk to her forever.
I really loved this interview! Hearing her stories and memories come to life. It’s truly beautiful to hear how she feels about being an American, she is so proud of it and grateful. This was truly a fantastic interview!! 🤎
Fantastic interview! Nabila Najar is one of the best cooks you'll ever meet! She's sweet, kind and very honest. She's a goldmine of knowledge. Her husband and my father were 1st cousins. Their generation, in my opinion, was the greatest. They worked so hard to give their family a good life in this country.
She is a beautiful gem in every way!!!
Precious ❤❤
I’m sure you can already taste the next Emmy ♥️
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