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Notes on a Foreign Country
An American Abroad in a Post-American World
Book • 2017
In 'Notes on a Foreign Country,' Suzy Hansen recounts her journey from a small town in New Jersey to Istanbul, where she spent over a decade learning about Turkish culture, history, and politics.
Her experiences challenged her preconceptions about the Islamic world and led to a deeper understanding of American power and its global impact.
The book delves into themes of American exceptionalism, anti-Americanism, and the complexities of cultural and national identities.
Hansen's narrative is a personal and historical exploration of what it means to be an American abroad, particularly in the era of American decline.
Her experiences challenged her preconceptions about the Islamic world and led to a deeper understanding of American power and its global impact.
The book delves into themes of American exceptionalism, anti-Americanism, and the complexities of cultural and national identities.
Hansen's narrative is a personal and historical exploration of what it means to be an American abroad, particularly in the era of American decline.
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Mentioned as Susie Hansen's book, which was a finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction.
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