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This book by Jessica Jacobs is a great read for anyone who has an interest in relationships between Egyptian men and European women.......very well written and a great analysis of the Issues involved...
Call Us By Our True Names.....
The last time you ordered me for dinner,
you forgot my true name.
I am not a wonton.
Call me by my true name.
I am a pig.
I was killed unhappily,
even if you eat me...
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I think I'll call my next pig/sheep/chicken "Jewel".
I read the journey of Ibn Fatouma by Naguib Mafouz on the plane the other day, it's a fairly slim volume easily read a few hours.
I was fascinated to find that it was written in the 1980's. It could...
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I agree the Cairo Trilogy makes a good start. I haven't read everything he wrote yet, but like all that I have read. I think maybe Sugar Street is my favourite, cerrtainly the one that springs to...
I just found this on Facebook, and rush to translate for those of you who don't understand Norwegian!!!!!! (I'm really exhausted..)
It is a VERY positive review of our own MIRIAM KHALIFA's debut...
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Will definately make sure I come and read to your book club. Can't wait. Think the best way for me will be transfer in UK, so I can fly into Luxor not Cairo or Hurghada :)
Just re-reading this amazing book, in light of recent events worldwide it seems more relevant than ever the other books in the series are also excellent.......am going to read the final book in the...
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Vaguely, I remember reading this, some time ago in Egypt, that should tell you alot.
Just picked up the paperback @ 7.99 hardback was about £28 quid.
On the outset in looks like another well researched book by him 514 pages.
I like the end of the authors note. 'Long may the struggle...
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It may seem strange, but I promise you its true, Temple some years ago now, persuaded the then head of the SCA, one, Gaballa Ali Gaballa, if he could have written permission to snoop around the Giza...
If you're ever bored and have nothing to do,
switch on that pc and find luxor4u.
there's some really great forums,so come and join in,
the topics and posts sure make you grin.
For info and advice...
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I hadn't read it before. Maybe it needs updating with a grammar and spelling checker?
I have three good ones on the go at the moment. They are :-
1. CRANFORD by Elizabeth Gaskell. (Bloomsbury books}
2. A SPIRIT UNDAUNTED (The political role of...
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Sorry BBrian! I have been told by a friend who has the Lost army book that it is a great read, unfortunately her copy was in Dutch so I will have to keep an eye out for an English copy. :lol:
So far I haven't experienced much glamour in my life as an author. After all I'm still in the cathegory "promising", My book is still not published and has no cover. But everything is looking better...
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Wow! Great news and lovely photo, Mirry!!! :hug: :bumps:
In light of the queens state visit - a good book from a brilliant writer, I remember reading" All of these people" and finding it incredibly moving.
As well as being a brilliant journalist and...
"If God did not exist, he would have to be invented." But all nature cries aloud that he does exist: that there is a supreme intelligence, an immense power, an admirable order, and everything teaches...
Just read a great book by the Aurthor Jackie Travane, called "Fatwa" based on true facts. Lessons can be learned from this book.... But an amazing read, with some not suprising results. A good book...
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Have to read this, I understand it relates very well to the book I will be publishing myself :D
Edit: No, I am not publishing my own experiences ;)
Can anyone recommend books on this, please? I have 2 on birds I bought at Aboudi's, but want one/some on animals, reptiles and insects, preferably with colour photos. If I can get it/them in Luxor...
I have a little teapot, Tigger is her name,
Every cup I draw from her, always pours the same,
I warm the pot, and brew the the tea, the way that I've been shown,
A little tea,...
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I love my tea too! Like the poem very much, thankyou. :)
I'm pleased you liked my little poem KJB. Thank you. :D
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