Once Upon a Time in Iraq
Paperback, 250 pages
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This book consists of memories and reflections of the author about Iraq and its people. It tells about Iraqis through everyday life stories without embellishing them or trying to make them sound profound. The author has lived in America for almost fifty years and bridging and understanding both cultures has enabled him to write a book about Iraq that Americans may find easy to read. The book attempts to bridge between two cultures that know little of each other and are now fatefully involved. (TO PREVIEW THE BOOK, DOWNLOAD FREE BOOK PREVIEW, OR CLICK ON THE TITLE AND SELECT PREVIEW ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE.)
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"Once Upon A Time in Iraq by Basil Balian"
Once Upon A Time in Iraq
Basil Balian invites us with open arms to travel back in time to the Iraq of his youth. This real life documentary is straight to the point without unnecessary ornamental adjectives or comments. As a result the reader quickly feels as the guest of honor to a very rich heritage.
Beyond the vastly entertaining experience this book leads to many existential question about modern America. It is also a valuable reflexion on the nature of immigration among many other topics.
I hated this book to end.
At first I wished to prescribe it as mandatory reading to US agencies dealing with Foreign Policies or/and Immigration. On second thought and given the clear and concise approach to so many subjects, I believe this book would benefit every citizen who believes in the effort to bridge culture and diversity...
Very few words yet so much pertinence. TL
Basil Balian invites us with open arms to travel back in time to the Iraq of his youth. This real life documentary is straight to the point without unnecessary ornamental adjectives or comments. As a result the reader quickly feels as the guest of honor to a very rich heritage.
Beyond the vastly entertaining experience this book leads to many existential question about modern America. It is also a valuable reflexion on the nature of immigration among many other topics.
I hated this book to end.
At first I wished to prescribe it as mandatory reading to US agencies dealing with Foreign Policies or/and Immigration. On second thought and given the clear and concise approach to so many subjects, I believe this book would benefit every citizen who believes in the effort to bridge culture and diversity...
Very few words yet so much pertinence. TL
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