A Long Time Leaving

About the Book

This is a memoir of a young American mother caught up in a nightmare life in the war zone of Beirut, Lebanon. It is a journal that chronicles days and nights under fire and a long, painful journey of self awareness.

About the Author

Carol Hayes is a life-long writer and poet. She currently lives in the Pacific Northwest on five acres with her husband of 17 years, and their horse, dog, and two cats. Carol enjoys observing the world around her and interpreting it through her poetry and writing. Her writing style invites the reader to see the world with different eyes.