Respected human rights activist Nonie Darwish assesses the potential for freedom to succeed following the recent revolutions in the Middle EastThe recent powerful wave of Middle East uprisings has fueled both hope and trepidation in the region and around the world as the ultimate fate—and fallout—of the Arab Spring continue to hang in the balance. Born and raised as a Muslim in Egypt and now living in the United States; Nonie Darwish brings an informed perspective to this carefully considered assessment of the potential outcome of the revolutions in the Middle East. This thought-provoking book will add to the ongoing debate on what the future holds for the people and the politics of the region and on the ultimate compatibility of freedom and democracy in the Muslim world.Takes an unflinching; in-depth look at the ramifications of the game-changing recent uprisings in the Middle EastExamines the factors that will obstruct or support freedom and democracy in the Muslim worldWritten by a former journalist for the Middle East News Agency who has written extensively on the Middle East; Islam; and women's rights; and who is also the author of Cruel and Unusual Punishment: The Terrifying Implications of Islamic Law and Now They Call Me Infidel: Why I Renounced Jihad for America; Israel; and the War on Terror
#36105 in Books Skyhorse Publishing 2014-09-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.25 x 6.00l; 1.32 #File Name: 1629144894480 pagesSkyhorse Publishing
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very interesting even if it is hard to know what to believe.By ictesterSome interesting theories (a lot of which I realize are not being first espoused here) and first hand information (mostly non-verifiable); a lot of which is of the "He said; she said" variety. There are some claims in here that are not factual based on other evidence. Very interesting learning about how much of a jerk Lyndon apparently was. As with most JFK conspiracies; it is very hard to know what to believe. You have to be very critical of every statement made by these theorists as there are often false statements and outright lies. Would recommend for the JKF conspiracy curious. Could use some editing as the last part of the book seems to repeat a lot of what came before. Pretty conversational style that is easy to read but does seem to make it feel like you are reading a bunch of gossip or rumors. It doe have a good bibliography and index for those interested in trying to confirm or deny any of this.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The truthBy kenneth millardJust as I suspected;and more background than I ever thought. A thinking mans guide;by a thinking man. A true revelation.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Shocking!By Kindle CustomerI found this story to be almost unbelievable; but the author's extensive bibliography following each chapter led me to believe he may well have built a believable case. Overall; I was repulsed; disillusioned and disgusted by the revelation of how "dirty" our politics are in this supposedly most civilized of nations. I have always believed (and hoped) this type of thing was confined to the worst of third world dictatorships! I guess I have been way too naive!
