Just Fireworks by Nader Barrak is a poignant memoir that follows the author's childhood during Lebanon's civil war. The conflict tore the country apart along religious lines while serving as a proxy battleground for neighboring countries' ambitions. Barrak recounts his family's harrowing experiences of violence, displacement, and the struggle to maintain normalcy amid constant danger. His story provides an intimate look at the enduring trauma of war, following its impact on Barrak's education, relationships, and mental state. The memoir culminates with Barrak's determined pursuit of acceptance and healing by leaving Lebanon and rebuilding his life in Uganda.