John Lutz and Nadine Lutz

Recorded June 3, 2023 Archived June 3, 2023 31:25 minutes
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Description

Nadine Lutz (49) talks with her husband John Lutz (52) about her experience coming to the United States from Lebanon and the challenges she faced.

Subject Log / Time Code

John talks about meeting Nadine.
Nadine talks about arriving in the United States in September of 1999.
Nadine describes the challenges she faced in the United States.
Nadine explains her move to Atlanta, Georgia, and raising children.
Nadine discusses divorce.
Nadine talks about her education and the jobs she has had.
John talks about coming into Nadine's life.
Nadine recalls when her ex-husband came back into their lives.
Nadine talks about how adversity has led to her successes.
John remembers a time when he was reminded that Nadine lived in Lebanon during wartime.
Nadine recalls wartime in Lebanon.
Nadine speaks about her PTSD.
Nadine talks about living in exile and not being able to return to Lebanon for legal reasons.
Nadine talks about her ex-husband trying to take the children to Lebanon without her consent.
John explains how he views a man's responsibility to take care of his children.
Nadine talks about her need to be connected to her roots and about seeking to belong.

Participants

  • John Lutz
  • Nadine Lutz

Recording Locations

Alif Institute

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership Type

Outreach