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Book Discussion “The View from the Cliffs” by Yasmine S. Ali, MD
Moderated by: Rana Hajjeh, MD
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Alif Institute
To order the book: www.YasmineAliMD.com Or Lastskywriting.com
The Author
Yasmine Ali, MD, is a cardiologist and the bestselling author of Walk Through Fire: The Train Disaster That Changed America, a narrative history of the 1978 Waverly Train Disaster and the founding of FEMA.
A dynamic and award-winning public speaker for over four decades, Dr. Ali has engaged audiences across a wide range of platforms. Her appearances include CBS and ABC affiliates, C-SPAN, NPR, the Southern Festival of Books, numerous radio programs and podcasts, webinars, and live events throughout the United States and internationally.
The book
The View from the Cliffs, a work of literary medical fiction, was released to widespread international acclaim in December 2024 and has since reached readers across three continents. It is the inaugural title from Dr. Ali’s independent publishing imprint, LastSky Books.
A touching exploration of love, identity, and redemption, The View from the Cliffs weaves a deeply human story through histories shaped by strife. It is both a search for meaning and a powerful testament to the enduring power of love and friendship.