I could almost hear my father or grandmother telling me these sorts of stories woven from oral tradition.
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The Arab of the Future: A Childhood in the Middle East, 1978-1984: A Graphic Memoir
A wonderful read! I felt like I was listening to my baba's stories from his childhood in Syria...
Middle Eastern Graphic Novels
Graphic novels are an intriguing way to showcase flavor, culture, history, and humanity. They're typically more digestible in one sitting than novels, and can have alluring artwork that features not just an artist's style, but the culture they represent. Here are some graphic novels that feature Arab culture and created by Arab-x authors and/or illustrators.
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Syrian war
500,000 killed. 1.6 million internally displaced. Millions starving, cold, poverty- and war-stricken. The Syrian-American Council and Americans for a Free Syria are pushing for the end to the war. I don't know how the US can provide stability to the region, or if US intervention will lead to another Iraqi situation, where there is barely … Continue reading Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Syrian war
Book Review: Palmyra: An Irreplaceable Treasure – Paul Veyne
Palmyra: An Irreplaceable Treasure is a beautiful telling of some of the history of Palmyra, Syria, and a telling that respected its unique culture and the beauty and loss of its ancient artifacts at the hands of ISIS.
