Currently Reading/ Reading Lists, version IV |
Currently Reading/ Reading Lists, version IV |
Aug 9 2008, 11:25 PM
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That's what she said. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 3,559 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 130,200 |
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Finally! |
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Nov 26 2008, 09:34 AM
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^_^ Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 8,141 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 91,466 |
Currently, I'm reading...
The Challenge of Fundamentalism: Politcal Islam and the New World Disorder by Bassam Tibi It's an eye opener and I'm only halfway through the book. |
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Nov 26 2008, 12:04 PM
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Amberific. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 12,913 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 29,772 |
Currently, I'm reading... If you haven't read it yet, you should read The Ayatollah Begs to Differ by Hooman Majd. They sound similarly themed and I've enjoyed Majd's book so far.
The Challenge of Fundamentalism: Politcal Islam and the New World Disorder by Bassam Tibi It's an eye opener and I'm only halfway through the book. |
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Nov 26 2008, 12:51 PM
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^_^ Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 8,141 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 91,466 |
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Nov 26 2008, 06:26 PM
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Amberific. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 12,913 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 29,772 |
I could always google it, but I'd rather ask someone who's read it; what's it about? It's kind of a travelogue but from the point of view of an native Iranian (the author was born in Iran, but spent a lot of time in the West because his parents were diplomats but travels back and forth between Iran). During the course of the book he basically explains Iranian culture and the Iranian mindset to a Western audience.
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Nov 27 2008, 12:12 AM
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^_^ Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 8,141 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 91,466 |
It's kind of a travelogue but from the point of view of an native Iranian (the author was born in Iran, but spent a lot of time in the West because his parents were diplomats but travels back and forth between Iran). During the course of the book he basically explains Iranian culture and the Iranian mindset to a Western audience. I know absolutely nothing about Iran, other than they're a perceived threat, so I'll check that out. The book I'm currently reading explains the differences between Islamic beliefs and fundamentalism. It goes into detail in explaining the motives of extremists and terrorists organization, and what they're trying to achieve politically. He clearly defends his faith and proves how Islam and fundamentalism do not go hand-in-hand. It's very informative and it's allowing me to understand Iraq's culture a hell of a lot better. |
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