Read and Relate to Realities of the Middle East: Book Club Starting
Read and Relate to Realities of the Middle East
Reading gives us a unique window on the world. With this in mind and time for summer reading ahead, MidEast: JustPeace announces a series of discussions using books on Middle East topics. We begin with Jimmy Carter’s best-selling book Palestine Peace or Apartheid on September 10. . This book presents historical and political background on countries of the area, along with the former president’s analysis of the ongoing struggle between Palestine and Israel. Written in a factual but popular style, Carter also puts forth his ideas for resolution of the struggle.
The October 1 selection, Men in the Sun—a novel by acclaimed Palestinian author Ghassan Kanafani—explores the meaning of home through the experiences of three men of different generations. The third selection, for November 5, a first-person account called Sharon and My Mother-in-Law, is a witty but prescient book by a young wife and mother. In diary form, Suad Amiry, an architect and writer, tells us about day-to-day life in the Occupied Territories.
All books are available at Horizon Books at a 10% discount; if you are also a member of Horizon’s own book-buying club, you will 2 discount. Books are also available second-hand at reasonable prices online through Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Discussions will all be held at 7 p.m. on September 10, October 1 and November 5. Location to be announced soon. Coffee will be available. For information call 231-228-7115 or 231-271-5600.
Details on the three books:
September 10, 7 p.m.:
Palestine Peace or Apartheid by Jimmy Carter.
October 1, 7 p.m.
Men in the Sun by Ghassan Kanafani.
November 5, 7 p.m.:
Sharon and My Mother-in-Law: Ramallah Diaries by Suad Amiry. London: Granta Books, 2005, 194 pages.