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From Beirut To Jerusalem
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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.
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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as a good primer on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.


Rory Stewart

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as one of the books authored by Tom Friedman.

Ravi Agrawal

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as the author of a very good book, to then say that it's later Friedman who is the problem.


Eli Lake

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as a book he loved reading and that gave him a real interest in the history of the Middle East.

Greg Sharenow

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in connection to Thomas Friedman and false narrative of equivalence.


Chris Hedges

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as inspiration with Robert Court for the movie Beirut.


Tony Gilroy

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as one of 

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


Ritala Shah


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while discussing the Lebanese Civil War and identity conflicts.

Brigitte Gabriel

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


Ritala Shah

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as one of Tom Friedman's remarkable books.


Anderson Cooper

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

Scott R. Anderson

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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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