From Beirut to Jerusalem
Apr 2010 · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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This revised edition of the number-one bestseller and winner of the 1989 National Book Award includes the Pulitzer Prize-winning author's new, updated epilogue.
One of the most thought-provoking books ever written about the Middle East, From Beirut to Jerusalem remains vital to our understanding of this complex and volatile region of the world. Three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas L. Friedman drew upon his ten years of experience reporting from Lebanon and Israel to write this now-classic work of journalism. In a new afterword, he updates his journey with a fresh discussion of the Arab Awakenings and how they are transforming the area, and a new look at relations between Israelis and Palestinians, and Israelis and Israelis.
Rich with anecdote, history, analysis, and autobiography, From Beirut to Jerusalem will continue to shape how we see the Middle East for many years to come.
"If you're only going to read one book on the Middle East, this is it."--Seymour M. Hersh
One of the most thought-provoking books ever written about the Middle East, From Beirut to Jerusalem remains vital to our understanding of this complex and volatile region of the world. Three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas L. Friedman drew upon his ten years of experience reporting from Lebanon and Israel to write this now-classic work of journalism. In a new afterword, he updates his journey with a fresh discussion of the Arab Awakenings and how they are transforming the area, and a new look at relations between Israelis and Palestinians, and Israelis and Israelis.
Rich with anecdote, history, analysis, and autobiography, From Beirut to Jerusalem will continue to shape how we see the Middle East for many years to come.
"If you're only going to read one book on the Middle East, this is it."--Seymour M. Hersh
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24 October 2012
This is a great introduction to understanding the problems in Palestine/Israel. Friedman uses tons of anecdotes which border on irritating but that's also how I was able to retain much of the information in the book. It is a reflection of his experience in the Middle East and with personal stories of the people there. Highly recommended for those wanting to learn more of the history of the 70's and 80's in the Middle East.
Saddam Yazzan
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2 January 2016
This is a unbiased book that puts in perspective most of the issues of the middle East but focused in Lebanon and Israel. I would recommend this book to everyone who is interested in the middle East conflicts.
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Lynn Ray
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1 February 2019
I read this book well over a decade ago and I still can see the vivid descriptions of the author's storytelling and travels. fantastic.
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About the author
Thomas L. Friedman is an internationally renowned author, reporter, and columnist—the recipient of three Pulitzer Prizes and the author of several bestselling and award winning books, among them From Beirut to Jerusalem, The World Is Flat, Thank You for Being Late and Hot, Flat, and Crowded.
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