a conversation about syria between middle east politics professor wendy and quran lina. today's program will be broadcast live on c-span's 2 book tv. this time at tend for q&a session, we ask microphone to the side so home-viewing audience can hear your question. before we begin today's program we ask that you silence your cell phones and turn off your camera flashes. please welcome lina sergay. >> good afternoon, everyone, it's a pleasure to be here at 2018 printers row lit fest in chicago. my name is lina and i'm a syrian american architect and writer from aleppo