Here's an ad (and I don't even charge!) for my friend Fiona's book club:
Book of the Month: The Lexus and The Olive Tree by Thomas Friedman
Date: October 17th, 2005 (Monday)
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: La Bodega Lounge, Bangsar Baru
My contact: 012 3241217
We're going to be discussing globalization - this book is so superb!
When I first saw it on the shelf I was daunted by the topic but Friedman makes it understandable for the lay-don't-know-much-about-current-affairs person such as me.
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This is off tangent but you were mentioned in yesterday's Guardian's little column, which picks up blogs and what they said abt the booker prize.
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I'll cut it out and keep it for you if you want hehe
is it a play on the title The Gun And The Olive Branch?
that book is killer! everything you ever wanted to know about the Israel-Palestine conflict.
idlan - oh please please keep it for me ... can't believe this news ... was dancing round the room!
visitor - can't answer you i'm afriad, knowing neither book. maybe fiona will be along to elucidate
I have read this book. Interesing stuff on globalization. I like the anecdotes but Friedman goes and on about his visions on globalization; almost sounds repititive at times. The sequel to this volume is now available: The World is Flat. I am still waiting for the paperback edition.
sharon, u pemes :) congratulations!
in the Guardian! you go girl!!!
Hey Sharon! THanks a lot again for the promo - and also a million for your books on Africa and so happy for you about The Guardian and then the Glossies!
Friedman and globalization seemed a daunting topic for some people -a lot asked if it was ok if they didn't read the book and come. And naturally I said "Come anyway!"
Visitor :I wouldn't mind watching it if it were a play - can imagine a local playing gorbie, clinton, bush etc...
I've kept a copy of the actual newspaper bit; but I'll take a picture of the column and send it to via email.
It even said you were from PJ :D
Idlan - thanks thanks thanks and thanks again
(did I forget to say thanks?)
I have noticed on my sitemeter that I was getting hits from the Guardian from time to time ...
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