Understanding The Middle East group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. It has the purpose of exploring the rich culture of the Middle East through literature (poetry, fiction, memoirs). They do include readings of non-fiction as they try to gain an understanding of history and current events. Although they read writers from the west, the goal is to discover the many talented authors from middle eastern countries who may not be well known in the U.S. Even though discussions of politics cannot always be avoided, this is not the focus.
For more information, contact Tina Martin at tgmartin89@hotmail.com. New members are always welcome.
August 20 - Gaza Weddings by Ibrahim Nasrallah
September 17 & October 15 - Ghost Wars by Steve Coll
November 19 - Covering Islam by Edward Said
December - No meeting
Twin sisters Randa and Lamis live in the besieged Gaza Strip. Inseparable to the point that even their mother cannot tell them apart, they grow up surrounded by the random carnage that characterizes life under occupation.
Winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize
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Covering Islam: How the Media and the Experts Determine How We See the Rest of the World (Paperback)
In this classic work, now updated, the author of Culture and Imperialism reveals the hidden agendas and distortions of fact that underlie even the most "objective" coverage of the Islamic world.
