Danbury, Connecticut, USA – August 21, 2026 – A family history shaped by migration, cultural change, faith, hardship and community takes centre stage in An Abundant Life, in which Jean Abdelmaseh Mahassel draws on stories passed through her family, particularly those told by her mother about her grandmother. The narrative follows an immigrant family from Mount Lebanon into twentieth century America, exploring what is preserved, what changes and what later generations inherit.
At the centre of the story is Amelia, whose life moves from a childhood in which education is beyond her reach to a future in which she raises a large family, contributes to her church and community, manages money and eventually takes responsibility for property of her own. Her experience gives the narrative particular relevance to continuing conversations about immigration, women’s opportunity, cultural identity and the forms of knowledge that exist beyond formal education.
The family experiences prejudice and pressure to assimilate while working to become part of American society. At the same time, traditions survive through faith, food, family gatherings and relationships across generations.
KEY FEATURES:
• Follows a family’s journey from Mount Lebanon to a new life in Massachusetts.
• Explores women’s resilience through work, motherhood, community leadership and growing independence.
• Examines the tension between assimilation and the preservation of Lebanese cultural identity.
• Places family experiences alongside war, economic hardship, discrimination and social change.
• Preserves culinary heritage through a concluding collection of traditional family recipes.
Across generations, the narrative presents abundance not simply as material prosperity, but as family, faith, dignity, opportunity, generosity and the ability to carry memory forward.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jean is a retired teacher and professor of English whose lifelong love of storytelling has inspired her writing for readers of all ages. Drawing on years of experience in education and a deep appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit, she creates stories that entertain, inspire, and encourage compassion. She is the author of two beloved children’s books, The Secret of Pet Heaven and The Chickadee from Chicopee, as well as the young adult novel A Fostered Life. Her newest work explores the enduring bonds of family, the challenges of loss, and the hope that carries us through life’s most difficult moments. Jean lives in Connecticut where she enjoys spending time with her wife, three children and grandchildren. Whether writing fiction for children, young adults, or adults, she believes that the best stories remind us of our shared humanity and the power of love, hope, and second chances.
BOOK INFORMATION:
Book Name: An Abundant Life
Author Name: Jean Abdelmaseh Mahassel
ISBN Number: 979-8862202342
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