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We're going on vacation one last time before Kais' baby brother makes his grand entrance into this world. Thank you all for reading this blog and keeping it interesting. I leave you in the safe hands of Naja, who will guest blog until my return seven days from now. Take it away Naja!
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Change is good
Ahmad Nizar Hamzeh: In The Path Of Hizbullah
One of the best books on Hizbullah (*****)
Fawaz A. Gerges: The Far Enemy : Why Jihad Went Global
Good background information on al-Qaeda and why the Islamists globalized their Jihad (****)
Robert Fisk: Pity the Nation: The Abduction of Lebanon
Lebanon's war as witnessed by Beirut-based Robert Fisk. Must read. (****)
Thomas L. Friedman: From Beirut to Jerusalem
Friedman's first and possibly last great book (****)
Moojan Momen: An Introduction to Shi`i Islam : The History and Doctrines of Twelver Shi`ism
Excellent introduction to twelver Shia Islam. (*****)
G. R. Hawting: The Idea of Idolatry and the Emergence of Islam : From Polemic to History (Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization)
The Origins of Islam revisited: Islam arose out of conflict with other monotheists. (****)
Alan Moore: V for Vendetta
"Authority, when first detecting chaos at its heels, will entertain the vilest schemes to save its orderly facade... But always order without justice, without love or liberty, which cannot long postpone their world's descent to pandemonium..." (*****)
Alan Moore: Watchmen
Another masterpiece by Alan Moore
Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Director): Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulin
Amelie sets out on a mission to make others happy. But what about herself? A must see. (*****)
Lila Says
Ziad Doueiri's best film to date. A coming-of-age tale centers on a Lolita-esque French teen who is a big tease to a shy Arab kid. (****)
The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Special Extended DVD Edition)
Possibly the best films ever. (*****)
good luck and many safe returns... It's been a pleasure reading your blog!
Posted by: LebExile | Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 11:42 PM
Thanks AK for your tireless work on this important blog. Enjoy your vacation.
Posted by: Cedar Revolution/Gebran's Sons | Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 12:03 AM
Have a nice trip,
And welcome, Naja.
Posted by: Jeha | Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 02:16 AM
What a time to go!!! Have a good one
Posted by: Sara in Beirut | Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 03:01 AM
Congratulations in advance and best wishes for mum and baby for a safe delivery :)
Have a fabulous trip!
Posted by: Dania | Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 04:32 AM
Mabrook in advance, and best wishes.
Posted by: marillionlb | Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 08:00 AM
YES YES Mabrook in advance! Safe delivery for mom! Prediction: absolutely no more than 10 hours of labour:-)
10 fingers, 10 toes and looks just like DADA:-)
Ayesh Lubnan!
Posted by: Shunkleash | Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 10:25 AM
Alf Mabrouk.Wish you Umm Kais a safe delivery and may God bless your lovely family.
Posted by: anon | Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 11:09 AM
ditto ditto ;)
Posted by: Jay | Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 02:02 PM
Godspeed UK and AK,
Keep us posted.
Posted by: JoseyWales | Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 03:31 PM