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:o Wow. :huh: Not sure what to think of the Thomas Friedman bashing.

But hey... I'm objective to both sides of the story. Instead of Thomas Friedman then what would you all suggest that is fair and balanced and having the thumb on the pulse of MENA politics? ;)

If you want a really good academic discussion os Islam and Middle Est Politics I would suggest John Esposito. For a non-muslim he writes farily and eloquently about Muslims and their politics

I'll add it to my list! Thx!

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:o Wow. :huh: Not sure what to think of the Thomas Friedman bashing.

But hey... I'm objective to both sides of the story. Instead of Thomas Friedman then what would you all suggest that is fair and balanced and having the thumb on the pulse of MENA politics? ;)

Robert Fisk.

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:o Wow. :huh: Not sure what to think of the Thomas Friedman bashing.

But hey... I'm objective to both sides of the story. Instead of Thomas Friedman then what would you all suggest that is fair and balanced and having the thumb on the pulse of MENA politics? ;)

Robert Fisk.

The Great War for Civilisation: The Conquest of the Middle East

Only $13.60 on www.amazon.com

I'll check if it's at the University Library.

Thanks for the tips!

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:o Wow. :huh: Not sure what to think of the Thomas Friedman bashing.

But hey... I'm objective to both sides of the story. Instead of Thomas Friedman then what would you all suggest that is fair and balanced and having the thumb on the pulse of MENA politics? ;)

I totally agree, I'm all for new suggestions on reading material because even as an avid reader I cant always find everything myself.

there are definitely some great suggestions on this thread to add to my list.

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Let's not forget the ever fabulous Edward Said.

The Clash of ignorance

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:o Wow. :huh: Not sure what to think of the Thomas Friedman bashing.

But hey... I'm objective to both sides of the story. Instead of Thomas Friedman then what would you all suggest that is fair and balanced and having the thumb on the pulse of MENA politics? ;)

I totally agree, I'm all for new suggestions on reading material because even as an avid reader I cant always find everything myself.

there are definitely some great suggestions on this thread to add to my list.

:thumbs: I'm with you on that one Sara.

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:o Wow. :huh: Not sure what to think of the Thomas Friedman bashing.

But hey... I'm objective to both sides of the story. Instead of Thomas Friedman then what would you all suggest that is fair and balanced and having the thumb on the pulse of MENA politics? ;)

If you want a really good academic discussion os Islam and Middle Est Politics I would suggest John Esposito. For a non-muslim he writes farily and eloquently about Muslims and their politics

I watched some of John Esposito lectures (about 12 hours worth) on a DVD collection about Islam a friend of mine had. I would love to be his student. He puts things into an easy to understand perspective (without really interjecting his own opinion). :blush:

Not MENA really but having to do with similar culture...The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns.

Egypt related...I'm Happier to Know You by Jeanne M. Eck and Fatwa:Living With a Death Threat by Jacky Trevane (I heard this is a good one but haven't read it yet...waiting for my copy to be shipped in 6 weeks)

The Kite Runner is one of my favorite books of all-time. I am even getting my mom to read it.

A couple of recommendations:

The Caliph's House - Tahir Shah

The Lemon Tree - Sandy Tolan

The Caliph's House is really really amusing. It was a thoroughly enjoying read.

Another favorite book of mine is not written by a MENA author, but takes place in MENA...The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I love the spiritual aspect of this novel.

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Another favorite book of mine is not written by a MENA author, but takes place in MENA...The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I love the spiritual aspect of this novel.

Oh I love this book and I am constantly buying a new copy because i keep giving it away to people who have never read it.

The Caliph's House is really really amusing. It was a thoroughly enjoying read.

Didn't ou just love the parts about the Jinns?????? :lol:

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Another favorite book of mine is not written by a MENA author, but takes place in MENA...The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I love the spiritual aspect of this novel.

Oh I love this book and I am constantly buying a new copy because i keep giving it away to people who have never read it.

Love it!

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Another favorite book of mine is not written by a MENA author, but takes place in MENA...The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I love the spiritual aspect of this novel.

Oh I love this book and I am constantly buying a new copy because i keep giving it away to people who have never read it.

The Caliph's House is really really amusing. It was a thoroughly enjoying read.

Didn't ou just love the parts about the Jinns?????? :lol:

There were so many parts that just made me laugh out loud. I was really quite sad when the book came to an end. :(

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:o Wow. :huh: Not sure what to think of the Thomas Friedman bashing.

But hey... I'm objective to both sides of the story. Instead of Thomas Friedman then what would you all suggest that is fair and balanced and having the thumb on the pulse of MENA politics? ;)

Robert Fisk.

Agreed completely.

It also never helps to look up sylllabi from upper level or grad Political Science clsses on the Middle East. History too. If you are looking for a more scholarly approach, you will get an endless list. Here is an intersting link (Middle East toward the bottom): http://www.polisci.ucla.edu/faculty/tracht...ide/SelSyl.html

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:o Wow. :huh: Not sure what to think of the Thomas Friedman bashing.

But hey... I'm objective to both sides of the story. Instead of Thomas Friedman then what would you all suggest that is fair and balanced and having the thumb on the pulse of MENA politics? ;)

Robert Fisk.

Agreed completely.

It also never helps to look up sylllabi from upper level or grad Political Science clsses on the Middle East. History too. If you are looking for a more scholarly approach, you will get an endless list. Here is an intersting link (Middle East toward the bottom): http://www.polisci.ucla.edu/faculty/tracht...ide/SelSyl.html

I had a professor in college named Joseph Lumbard who was the Special Advisor for Interfaith Affairs to King Abdullah II of Jordan before he came to Brandeis. We read one or two of his books in class... it's not fiction, but they do make for interesting reads - smart guy! :thumbs:

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:o Wow. :huh: Not sure what to think of the Thomas Friedman bashing.

But hey... I'm objective to both sides of the story. Instead of Thomas Friedman then what would you all suggest that is fair and balanced and having the thumb on the pulse of MENA politics? ;)

Robert Fisk.

Agreed completely.

It also never helps to look up sylllabi from upper level or grad Political Science clsses on the Middle East. History too. If you are looking for a more scholarly approach, you will get an endless list. Here is an intersting link (Middle East toward the bottom): http://www.polisci.ucla.edu/faculty/tracht...ide/SelSyl.html

I had a professor in college named Joseph Lumbard who was the Special Advisor for Interfaith Affairs to King Abdullah II of Jordan before he came to Brandeis. We read one or two of his books in class... it's not fiction, but they do make for interesting reads - smart guy! :thumbs:

Too late to edit, but obviously I meant it never "hurts". :rolleyes:

Thanks, Holly. I am going to look up Joseph Lumbard.

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TAJAR DJAOUT "The Last summer of Reason"

Tajar Djaout was a kabilye writer and reporter who was shot and drug through the streets of Algiers by militant Islamists during Algeria's civil war. He was killed for his stance on secularism. The last summer of reason is about a bookseller terrorised by radicals and is a beautiful book. ( very small as well 150 pages)

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Another favorite book of mine is not written by a MENA author, but takes place in MENA...The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I love the spiritual aspect of this novel.

Oh I love this book and I am constantly buying a new copy because i keep giving it away to people who have never read it.

Love it!

I didn't think I'd like that one but I couldn't put it down on a flight to florida this spring.

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