From Beirut to Jerusalem CD
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From Beirut to Jerusalem, winner of the 1989 National Book Award for nonfiction, is the startling, intense and thought–provoking account of Thomas L. Friedman's decade of reporting in the strife–ridden Middle East.
Thomas L. Friedman has won two Pulitzer Prizes – one for his reporting in Beirut and one for reporting in Jerusalem, the two cities at the center of the Arab–Israeli conflict. No two cities have received more headline coverage, nor been more hotly debated, and no reporter has covered them more in depth than Friedman. in his journey from Beirut to Jerusalem, Friedman gives us a panoramic view of both the political and personal conflicts.
As a reporter for UPI and The New York Times, he was stationed in Beirut from 1979 to 1984, and in Lebanon from 1984 to 1989. He describes with intense vividness the sometimes horrifying, sometimes wondrous cities, for which, he says, nothing in his life had prepared him.
Friedman brings alive his journey from Beirut to Jerusalem through anecdotes, history, analysis and self–examination – and puts all the currents into perspective with inimitable detail, clarity and remarkable insight. This is a much–needed framework for understanding the psychology and politics of the Middle East, and for understanding the future of this unique region.
From Beirut to Jerusalem, winner of the 1989 National Book Award for nonfiction, is the startling, intense and thought–provoking account of Thomas L. Friedman's decade of reporting in the strife–ridden Middle East.
Thomas L. Friedman has won two Pulitzer Prizes – one for his reporting in Beirut and one for reporting in Jerusalem, the two cities at the center of the Arab–Israeli conflict. No two cities have received more headline coverage, nor been more hotly debated, and no reporter has covered them more in depth than Friedman. in his journey from Beirut to Jerusalem, Friedman gives us a panoramic view of both the political and personal conflicts.
As a reporter for UPI and The New York Times, he was stationed in Beirut from 1979 to 1984, and in Lebanon from 1984 to 1989. He describes with intense vividness the sometimes horrifying, sometimes wondrous cities, for which, he says, nothing in his life had prepared him.
Friedman brings alive his journey from Beirut to Jerusalem through anecdotes, history, analysis and self–examination – and puts all the currents into perspective with inimitable detail, clarity and remarkable insight. This is a much–needed framework for understanding the psychology and politics of the Middle East, and for understanding the future of this unique region.
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- From Beirut to Jerusalem Review
The book was in very good condition and arrived promptly.I'm so pleased I may order additional copies.
Rating: - From Beruit To Jerusalem
I am going to Beruit in August and I find the book fascinating. Sandy Tracey
Rating: - From Beruit to Jerusalem
I now have such a better understanding of this area, geography, cultures, religions.A great read...very well written.A must read prior to travel in this part of the world.
Rating: - Understanding The Middle East
I have always admired Thomas Friedman as an insightful writer of truth. Although a Jew his writing is impartial. He clearly states that he has friends both Israeli and Arab, and has been criticized by his American countrymen. I have often wondered why his opinions are not solicited by U.S. government officials, but perhaps no one wants to face the truth that on all sides of the Middle Eastern difficulties there are human beings whose opinions need to be heard and their concerns recognized.
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Rating: - The most interesting book on Middle East societies complexity
I practically loved this book...the one I had read prior to such was "Pity the Nation" by Robert Fisk and I was honestly expecting it wouldn't have been as good...but I was wrong...
Friedman, a Jewish American and Middle East correspondent during the Lebanese civil war times, gives a full image ofboth Lebanese and Israeli societies, the Palestinian factor, and not only.
His social background does not influence him in any aspect and in no point can we accuse him of being ... Read More
- From Beirut to Jerusalem ReviewThe book was in very good condition and arrived promptly.I'm so pleased I may order additional copies.
- From Beruit To JerusalemI am going to Beruit in August and I find the book fascinating. Sandy Tracey
- From Beruit to JerusalemI now have such a better understanding of this area, geography, cultures, religions.A great read...very well written.A must read prior to travel in this part of the world.
- Understanding The Middle EastI have always admired Thomas Friedman as an insightful writer of truth. Although a Jew his writing is impartial. He clearly states that he has friends both Israeli and Arab, and has been criticized by his American countrymen. I have often wondered why his opinions are not solicited by U.S. government officials, but perhaps no one wants to face the truth that on all sides of the Middle Eastern difficulties there are human beings whose opinions need to be heard and their concerns recognized.
... Read More
- The most interesting book on Middle East societies complexity I practically loved this book...the one I had read prior to such was "Pity the Nation" by Robert Fisk and I was honestly expecting it wouldn't have been as good...but I was wrong...
Friedman, a Jewish American and Middle East correspondent during the Lebanese civil war times, gives a full image ofboth Lebanese and Israeli societies, the Palestinian factor, and not only.
His social background does not influence him in any aspect and in no point can we accuse him of being ... Read More
