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Rituals of Belonging is a novel for anyone who has ever tried to fit in while holding on to who they are. Between the homeland left behind and the new world that demands change lies the quiet struggle we all share, the cost of belonging. Within its pages live the unspoken sacrifices people make to be accepted, the silence they carry when misunderstood, and the fragile hope that they can build a new life without losing themselves along the way. This story is not only about immigrants. It is about everyone who has ever walked into a gathering, a classroom, a workplace, or any space and felt like an outsider. It speaks to the invisible effort of adapting, the masks we wear to be accepted, and the quiet ache of wanting to be seen for who we truly are. Through moments of heartbreak and quiet strength, Rituals of Belonging reveals the universal human need to be valued without disguise, to be loved without accusation, and to belong without erasing the truth of who we are. It holds up a mirror to us all, reminding us that real belonging begins the moment we stop apologizing for being ourselves.

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Albert Hadi is an accomplished author and researcher with over 25 years of experience in war zones and conflict environments. His career has centered on counterterrorism, extremist propaganda, and the global struggle over information control-issues that lie at the core of press freedom and media ethics. He has collaborated extensively with U.S. interagency entities, serving as Arabic Press Officer with the U.S. Department of State and as Team Leader of the Digital Engagement Team (DET) at U.S. Central Command. As Editor-in-Chief of A Word of Truth, Albert directly challenged ISIS propaganda and al-Qaeda's manipulative narratives, exposing how regimes and terrorist organizations alike exploit media as a tool of control and repression. His work has given him rare insight into how freedom of expression is defended in open societies and suppressed under authoritarian systems. Widely recognized for his analysis of press freedom, human rights, and global media regulation, Albert has published eight books in Arabic and English, as well as numerous articles and research papers on terrorism, radicalization, and the politics of information. His writing continues to highlight the urgent importance of human rights, freedom of expression, independent journalism, and protecting vulnerable minorities from systemic silencing.

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