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From Beirut To Jerusalem

Book • 1989
From Beirut to Jerusalem is a detailed and insightful book by Thomas L. Friedman, chronicling his ten years as a reporter in the Middle East.

The book covers his time in Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War and in Jerusalem during the first year of the Intifada.

Friedman provides a rich narrative filled with anecdotes, history, analysis, and autobiography, offering a nuanced view of the political and personal conflicts in the region.

The book includes updates on critical events and a fresh discussion of the Arab Awakenings and their impact on the area.

It is a vital resource for understanding the complexities and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

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Rory Stewart
as a good primer on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Ravi Agrawal
as one of the books authored by Tom Friedman.
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Eli Lake
as the author of a very good book, to then say that it's later Friedman who is the problem.
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Greg Sharenow
as a book he loved reading and that gave him a real interest in the history of the Middle East.
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Chris Hedges
in connection to Thomas Friedman and false narrative of equivalence.
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Tony Gilroy
as inspiration with Robert Court for the movie Beirut.
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Ritala Shah
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Thomas Friedman
's books covering the political picture in the Middle East, globalization, and technology.
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Brigitte Gabriel
while discussing the Lebanese Civil War and identity conflicts.
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Ritala Shah
as the guest on the podcast, discussing the US election and the future of America.
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Anderson Cooper
as one of Tom Friedman's remarkable books.
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Scott R. Anderson
, highlighting it as a very good book for understanding the Middle East.
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Jonathan Freedland
as a must-read columnist and author of many best-selling books, including the updated edition of "From Beirut to Jerusalem".
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