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The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East
Sandy Tolan
Bloomsbury USA, 2006
Compassionate, moving and thought-provoking
Much of Sandy Tolan's book reads like a novel, and yet it is a true story. (The rest of the book reads like a well documented -- which it is -- history book.) I absolutely loved it! Tolan goes out of his way to be even-handed in terms of not favoring the Jewish or ...
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The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine
Ilan Pappe
Oneworld Publications, 2007
Outstanding! So well-doucumented that the facts speak for themself
This book is a must read for those who seek to understand the current situtation between the modern state of Israel and the Palestian people in light of objective historical facts.
Drawing on public doucments of the State of Israel and the diaries, memoirs and ...
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The Crusades Through Arab Eyes
Amin Maalouf
Schocken, 1989
Unusual Historic Perspective, Written in Suspense
The quality of this book speaks for itself, if it is written from the non-Western perspective of the crusades, but manages to score an average of 4,5 of 5 stars from 74 primarily US reviews prior to mine. Especially as the overall sentiment in these reviews stays ...
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The Case Against Israel's Enemies: Exposing Jimmy Carter and Others Who Stand in the Way of Peace
Alan Dershowitz
Wiley, 2008
Excellent!
This book represents an excellent exposure to the anti-semitic and anti-Israel hatred being harbored by Jimmy Carter and many others including not only the political liberal left but the political right as well, not only here in the United States but over many parts of ...
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Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph
T.E. Lawrence
Anchor, 1991
A Unique Masterpiece
This is one of the great books of the 20th century. That it could be written at all is almost a miracle in itself. Take a brilliant Oxford student trained in the old classical tradition, place him in the Arabian desert as advisor to the wild Bedouin tribesmen during ...
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Icon of Evil: Hitler's Mufti and the Rise of Radical Islam
David G. Dalin, John F. Rothmann
Random House, 2008
A Must Read
What an eye opener! This book is of great importance for everyone . This is a must read! The authors give the history of the Islamic mufti's connection with Hitler, their desire to irradicate the Jews, and shows the connection to the terrorist of today. The comment ...
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Blood Brothers
Elias Chacour, David Hazard
Chosen, 2003
A story of true hope and peace
Blood Brothers is the story of a very brave family during an incredibly controversial time. This conflict between Israel and Palestine is an ongoing struggle and causes a large amount of change and strife on both sides of the issue. As native Palestinians this family, ...
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Dubai: The Vulnerability of Success
Christopher M. Davidson
Columbia University Press, 2008
Finally... a book on Dubai for the inquisitive
This highly polished and painstakingly researched book is the first serious study of Dubai - one of the world's fastest growing and most headline-grabbing cities. There are eight chapters, beginning with a substantial historical background before turning to the present ...
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1948: A History of the First Arab-Israeli War
Benny Morris
Yale University Press, 2008
Balanced and informative
This is the best book on the 1948 Israeli-Arab war. Morris has matured as a historian since his first book on the Palestinian refugees and puts various events into perspective. For example, Israeli behavior vis a vis the Arab population is seen in the context of fears ...
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The Great Arab Conquests: How the Spread of Islam Changed the World We Live In
Hugh Kennedy
Da Capo Press, 2007
Superb history of Islamic expansion
In 680, an Iraqi monk asked (I am paraphrasing) "How is it the Arabs created such an enormous empire (by 744 it would stretch from the Pyrenees to the Hindu-Kush) so quickly?" Hugh Kennedy answers this in _The Great Arab Conquests_. His conclusions may surprise you.
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A Map of Home
Randa Jarrar
Other Press, 2008
a smart and sassy bildungsroman
I love this book. It is a great example, along with Junot Diaz's writing, of how the voice of a narrator can make you fall in love with a character and what she might have to say before the story really even begins. It is a bildungsroman, starring Nidali, a spunky ...
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One Thousand and One Arabian Nights (Oxford Story Collections)
Geraldine McCaughrean
Oxford University Press, USA, 2000
Appeals to all ages
My seventh grader is reading this book to my second grader. They are both loving it.
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The Great Arab Conquests: How the Spread of Islam Changed the World We Live In
Hugh Kennedy
Da Capo Press, 2007
Superb history of Islamic expansion
In 680, an Iraqi monk asked (I am paraphrasing) "How is it the Arabs created such an enormous empire (by 744 it would stretch from the Pyrenees to the Hindu-Kush) so quickly?" Hugh Kennedy answers this in _The Great Arab Conquests_. His conclusions may surprise you.
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UAE - Culture Smart!: a quick guide to customs and etiquette (Culture Smart!)
John Walsh
Kuperard, 2008
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge ...
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Understanding Arabs: A Guide for Modern Times
Margaret K. Nydell
Intercultural Press, 2005
The perfect introduction to contemporary Arab culture for those who want to understand today's headlines and the complex events playing out on the world stage. From the rise of fundamentalism to the historically uneasy relationship between the Arab World and the West, Margaret Nydell has expanded her highly respected book to bring today's complex ...
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