The Book of Albanian Sayings: Cultural Proverbs, Paperback

This unparalleled work includes over eighty pages of Albanian wise sayings and proverbs, carefully translated into English by the editor, a native of the Albanian language. Additionally, the book includes commentary, a brief introduction of the history and culture of the region, and appendices such as a glossary of terms, a historical timeline, and a transliteration chart. "The wisdom found in these sayings is profound, but so is Flamur Vehapi's thoughtful commentary. I commend him for preserving what otherwise might have disappeared: a treasure trove of cultural sayings that will enrich and fascinate every reader. I'm not Albanian, yet I repeatedly nodded and smiled at how accessible, meaningful and transforming these sayings are." -Joel Hayward, author of Poems from the Straight Path "A work of art and an invaluable treasure for anyone who comes across it." -Naser Bresa, author of Retrospektiva "A one-of-a-kind selection of great value." -Burhan Al-Din Fili, author of Hope is Alive "This is a collection of estimable gems for everyone to have in their own libraries." -Hathal bin Maqbool, the Culture Center, KFMMC "This is a clever little treasure trove of collective pearls of wisdom and proverbial maxims." -Brandon Mayfield, co-author of Improbable Cause

Flamur Vehapi is a poet, literary translator, academic and student of peace and conflict resolution. He was born in Kosova and later exiled by the Serbian regime in the late 1990s. After moving to the United States, he received his AA and BS in psychology with a minor in history. In 2013, he received his MA in conflict resolution from Portland State University. Vehapi has taught social sciences at Rogue Community College and Southern Oregon University, and most recently he has taught in the Middle East. His works include The Alchemy of Mind and A Cup with Rumi, both collections of spiritual poems. His latest book is Peace and Conflict Resolution in Islam. Flamur and his family currently live in Oregon.