First published 2011
Bruce Feiler travels back to the Middle East as revolutions sweep across the region. The bestselling author of Walking the Bible and Abraham investigates how current upheavals in Libya, Tunisia, Yemen, Egypt, Israel, and Palestine stem from a complex mix of modern political pressures, ancient religious traditions, and deep cultural divisions. Feiler combines his skills as a journalist with personal reflection and commentary to examine the biblical and historical foundations underlying today's conflicts. He seeks to clarify problems that have long puzzled observers and offer transformative insights into a turbulent region. The book positions Feiler alongside writers like Thomas Friedman and Fareed Zakaria in providing analysis that illuminates Middle Eastern dynamics through both contemporary reporting and historical context.
Genres: history, non-fiction, 21st-century, middle-east, current-affairs, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism
Setting: Libya, Tunisia, Yemen, Egypt, Israel, Palestine
Period: Middle East Revolutions
176 pages · Paperback · MorrowPb