Retired professor and Sprague resident writes new book

SPRAGUE – Dr. Youself El-Kaddar’s new book, “Doorways,” has been several decades in the making. Ever since he was a boy, El-Kaddar had explored his and his family’s passion for writing. Now, the retired chemistry professor and Sprague resident has published a five-story book and is working on a fictional novel.

El-Kaddar, now 71, spent his childhood and early adult life in Libya, where he and his parents are native to. He said his mother and father had a passion for education, reading and writing. At home, the family spoke Arabic and Italian.

“My mother was always reading,” El-Kaddar said. “My...