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From Beirut To Jerusalem

Book • 1989

Thomas Friedman

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.

Mentioned by

Thomas Friedman

Anderson Cooper

Brigitte Gabriel

Jonathan Freedland

Scott R. Anderson

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Matt Welch

as a book he found incredibly valuable.

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Recommended by

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as a good primer on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Mentioned by

Ravi Agrawal

as one of the books authored by Tom Friedman.

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Mentioned by

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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Mentioned by

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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Mentioned by

Tony Gilroy

as inspiration with Robert Court for the movie Beirut.

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Mentioned by

Chris Hedges

in connection to Thomas Friedman and false narrative of equivalence.

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Mentioned by

Ritala Shah

as one of

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's books covering the political picture in the Middle East, globalization, and technology.

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Mentioned by

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as the guest on the podcast, discussing the US election and the future of America.

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Mentioned by

Brigitte Gabriel

while discussing the Lebanese Civil War and identity conflicts.

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Mentioned by

Anderson Cooper

as one of Tom Friedman's remarkable books.

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Mentioned by

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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Recommended by

Scott R. Anderson

, highlighting it as a very good book for understanding the Middle East.

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