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The Frank Maria papers, all 100 linear feet of it which I first saw with amazement at his Pumpkin Hill residence in 2002, is literally a treasure trove of historical information on the Arab American experience of the mid-late 20th Century. It reflects the energetic life of someone who was passionately devoted to increasing understanding about the Arab world and promoting peace and stability in that part of the world and beyond. As one of the nation's leading spokespersons from an Arab American perspective and as an activist in numerous organizations, Maria's papers contain some of the richest documentation available anywhere for studying the dynamic evolution of the Arab American community. It is a privilege, on behalf of the Immigration History Research Center, to serve as stewards of this exceptional resource material. Joel Wurl, Curator and Assistant Director, Immigration Research History Center, University of Minnesota If you want to understand the history of American foreign policy related to the creation and maintenance of Israel in defiance of the rights of the indigenous Palestinians, read this book. Seen through the life and work of Dr. Fank Maria whose tireless efforts for justice in the Middle East are legion, the book provides untold details of U.S. involvement with Israel found in no other account. Always a meticulous preserver of documents, letters, meeting notes, etc., the life of Frank Maria chronicles one of the most important developments in World history. Elaine Hagopian, Professor Emerita of Sociology, Simmons College

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #4001830 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 740 pages

About the Author
Paul Garrett has interwoven with the story of Frank Maria's life a fascinating mosaic of background information and related world activity during those eventful years. He has presented a book rich in history of Arab American heritage, religion, politics, and world affairs, putting into historical context Frank Maria's ardent quest for justice and peace.A graduate of San Diego State University in California, Garrett received a Master of Library Science from Columbia University and a Master of Divinity from Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Crestwood, New York. Garrett served on the Faculty of Saint Vladimir's Seminary, teaching graduate courses in church history, applied linguistics, and Greek Language. He translated the book Our Hope by Dmitri Dudko, as well as articles from Russian to English, has published articles in journals, magazines, research books, quarterlies amongst other published sources. Garrett is currently a technology consultant and has designed several large database projects and websites.With his rich experience as a writer, researcher and librarian at Saint Vladimir's and later the library and museum at Antiochian Village Heritage and Learning Center in Pennsylvania, he applied his research skills in writing Saint Innocent, Apostle to America. Today he lives in Bridgeport, Connecticut; he has five children and six grandchildren.Kathleen (Nackel) Purpura has researched the Maria archives and provided essential material and resources for a well rounded look into the life of Frank Maria. Purpura is a grand-niece of Frank Maria who grew up enjoying his interesting conversations and words of wisdom when he lived with the Nackel family in Medford, Massachusetts, for ten years. She has presented a wealth of insight, genealogy, and family history to bring out the personal and human story of Frank Maria. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Purpura received a Master of Theological Studies from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School