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    382 páginas
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    20 Mayo 2011
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Pamela Olson, a small town girl from eastern Oklahoma, had what she always wanted: a physics degree from Stanford University. But instead of feeling excited for what came next, she felt consumed by dread and confusion. This irresistible memoir chronicles her journey from aimless ex-bartender to Ramallah-based journalist and foreign press coordinator for a Palestinian presidential candidate.

With dizzying speed she finds herself attending Yasser Arafat's funeral, sharing a holiday dinner with a suicide bomber's family, tour-guiding Israeli friends around the West Bank, dating a Palestinian from a conservative Muslim village, being held at gunpoint and injured by a stun grenade, and witnessing the 2005 Disengagement from inside the Gaza Strip. The gripping narrative focuses not only on violence, terror, and politics but also on the daily rounds of house parties, concerts, barbecues, weddings, jokes, harvests, and romantic drama that happen in between.

From idyllic olive groves to Palestinian beer gardens, from Passover in Tel Aviv to Ramadan in a Hamas village, from rooftop parties in Ramallah to militant rallies in Nablus, the book is packed with suspense, humor, and unforgettable characters. Its seamless blend of travelogue, memoir, and narrative journalism ramps the average American up to a sophisticated, multi-faceted understanding of the Israel/Palestine conflict.

Funny, gorgeous, shocking, and galvanizing, Fast Times in Palestine challenges the way we think not only about the Middle East but about human nature and our place in the world.

For more information, visit pamolson.org

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Pamela Olson grew up in small-town Oklahoma and studied physics and political science at Stanford University. She lived in Ramallah, Palestine for two years, during which she served as head writer and editor for the Palestine Monitor and foreign press coordinator for Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi's 2005 presidential campaign. Her writing has appeared in the International Herald Tribune, CounterPunch, Israel's Occupation Magazine, Mondoweiss, and The Stanford Magazine among other publications. Fast Times in Palestine is her first book.

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Pamela Olson grew up in small town Oklahoma and studied physics and political science at Stanford University. After graduating, she realized to her surprise that she didn't want to be a scientist after all and instead began bartending, saved money to travel, and landed unexpectedly in Palestine, where she became a journalist and foreign press coordinator for a Palestinian presidential candidate.

Her website is pamolson.org.

After returning to the US, she worked at a think tank in Washington, DC, trying to bring what she had learned to the halls of power. Eventually she became disillusioned, dropped out of the Beltway crowd, and began writing a book called Fast Times in Palestine, a chronicle of her searing education in the Holy Land and the incredible adventures she had along the way. It was published by Seal Press in March 2013.

She's currently working on a sequel called Palestine, DC, about the "special relationship" between the US and Israel, the rift between Hamas and Fatah, the assault on Lebanon in 2006, the situation in Gaza, and several other topics for folks who read Fast Times and wish to dig a little deeper.

Her writing has also been featured in the International Herald Tribune, CounterPunch, Israel's Occupation Magazine, Mondoweiss, and The Stanford Magazine among other publications.

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  • Marwah
    5.0 de 5 estrellasCompra verificada
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    Calificado en Estados Unidos el 26 de octubre de 2024
    Olson writes about a supposedly "complicated" subject in a very human way. There aren't many books that covey the humanity of Palestinians while also capturing their suffering, as well as their limitations. It all ties together in this refreshing and necessary... Ver más
    Olson writes about a supposedly "complicated" subject in a very human way. There aren't many books that covey the humanity of Palestinians while also capturing their suffering, as well as their limitations. It all ties together in this refreshing and necessary read by a very skilled author.
    Olson writes about a supposedly "complicated" subject in a very human way. There aren't many books that covey the humanity of Palestinians while also capturing their suffering, as well as their limitations. It all ties together in this refreshing and necessary read by a very skilled author.
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  • RNcutie
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    Gripping - could not put it down
    Calificado en Estados Unidos el 6 de marzo de 2012
    This wasn't what I was expecting. When I purchased it, I didn't read the description closely enough and thought I was getting a novel. When I sat down to read it and realized my mistake, I groaned. I decided to give it a chance anyway and I am so glad I did. I... Ver más
    This wasn't what I was expecting. When I purchased it, I didn't read the description closely enough and thought I was getting a novel. When I sat down to read it and realized my mistake, I groaned. I decided to give it a chance anyway and I am so glad I did. I was hooked right away. It's a memoir that reads like a novel. I could vividly picture the land she was seeing and the people she was talking to....and the horrors she was experiencing. This was so eye opening. It put a face to the crimes of humanity that have been occurring over in the middle east. It's more than war and politics, it's PEOPLE. We are so sheltered here in the US and take so much for granted.

    I cannot fathom living in a place where the sound of gunfire in the background is so common, you don't even flinch anymore. Where you can't just drive across a state line to visit your loved ones. Where you are constantly in fear of losing someone you care about. Where you have to deal with such heavy oppression on a daily basis. Despite all of that, the people Pamela encountered sound so beautifully gracious and faithful. I can see why she felt compelled to return to them.

    It is clear that if she has "picked a side", she has chosen to side with the Palestinians. That said, she shows how Israeli's suffer as well. It isn't completely one sided....it's fairly balanced. It doesn't come across as propaganda, as some reviewers imply.

    Thank you for having the courage to share your experiences and for opening my eyes to the things that we DON'T read in the news or see on T.V. I look forward to more!
    This wasn't what I was expecting. When I purchased it, I didn't read the description closely enough and thought I was getting a novel. When I sat down to read it and realized my mistake, I groaned. I decided to give it a chance anyway and I am so glad I did. I was hooked right away. It's a memoir that reads like a novel. I could vividly picture the land she was seeing and the people she was talking to....and the horrors she was experiencing. This was so eye opening. It put a face to the crimes of humanity that have been occurring over in the middle east. It's more than war and politics, it's PEOPLE. We are so sheltered here in the US and take so much for granted.

    I cannot fathom living in a place where the sound of gunfire in the background is so common, you don't even flinch anymore. Where you can't just drive across a state line to visit your loved ones. Where you are constantly in fear of losing someone you care about. Where you have to deal with such heavy oppression on a daily basis. Despite all of that, the people Pamela encountered sound so beautifully gracious and faithful. I can see why she felt compelled to return to them.

    It is clear that if she has "picked a side", she has chosen to side with the Palestinians. That said, she shows how Israeli's suffer as well. It isn't completely one sided....it's fairly balanced. It doesn't come across as propaganda, as some reviewers imply.

    Thank you for having the courage to share your experiences and for opening my eyes to the things that we DON'T read in the news or see on T.V. I look forward to more!
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  • okcnhra
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    Finally the next logical step.....
    Calificado en Estados Unidos el 11 de octubre de 2011
    For years, I have followed the author's worldly travels through her website and have enjoyed her ability to bring you first person into what she was experiencing at the moment through her writing style. No matter where she was or what she was doing, it was always a good... Ver más
    For years, I have followed the author's worldly travels through her website and have enjoyed her ability to bring you first person into what she was experiencing at the moment through her writing style. No matter where she was or what she was doing, it was always a good read and break. Needless to say, I've enjoyed immensely joining her in her travels shared through her writing and it's never been a dull moment.

    In the Middle East, I've always had a "build a wall" and let the rest of the world deal with their own problems viewpoint but this book has brought a new meaning to "building a wall" in my mind. The sharing of her experiences in dealing with a "wall" and through the eyes of those who have to deal with one daily has made me think twice.

    By bringing her experiences in Palestine and nearby areas to a central location via her book, I'm probably a better citizen of the world in understanding the day to day trials placed at those people's feet who have very little choice or options in the matter. Plus it's expanded my viewpoint of what the world is really like in this part of the world as a resident, not a tourist.

    It was about time for her to take the next step and I'm glad she's taken that step seriously with this book.
    For years, I have followed the author's worldly travels through her website and have enjoyed her ability to bring you first person into what she was experiencing at the moment through her writing style. No matter where she was or what she was doing, it was always a good read and break. Needless to say, I've enjoyed immensely joining her in her travels shared through her writing and it's never been a dull moment.

    In the Middle East, I've always had a "build a wall" and let the rest of the world deal with their own problems viewpoint but this book has brought a new meaning to "building a wall" in my mind. The sharing of her experiences in dealing with a "wall" and through the eyes of those who have to deal with one daily has made me think twice.

    By bringing her experiences in Palestine and nearby areas to a central location via her book, I'm probably a better citizen of the world in understanding the day to day trials placed at those people's feet who have very little choice or options in the matter. Plus it's expanded my viewpoint of what the world is really like in this part of the world as a resident, not a tourist.

    It was about time for her to take the next step and I'm glad she's taken that step seriously with this book.
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  • Gary Babad
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    A Must Read - especially now
    Calificado en Estados Unidos el 2 de abril de 2024
    Given what is going on today in Israel/Palestine, there is no more opportune time to read this book than now. The author spent the better part of two years living and working in the West Bank in the mid 2000s. The book is at once travelogue, coming of age story, and social... Ver más
    Given what is going on today in Israel/Palestine, there is no more opportune time to read this book than now. The author spent the better part of two years living and working in the West Bank in the mid 2000s. The book is at once travelogue, coming of age story, and social and political commentary. She gets to know the Palestinian people in the sort of intimate way that few Westerners do. Cast away your preconceived notions and read this book. I guarantee you will never see the Palestinians in the same way again.
    Given what is going on today in Israel/Palestine, there is no more opportune time to read this book than now. The author spent the better part of two years living and working in the West Bank in the mid 2000s. The book is at once travelogue, coming of age story, and social and political commentary. She gets to know the Palestinian people in the sort of intimate way that few Westerners do. Cast away your preconceived notions and read this book. I guarantee you will never see the Palestinians in the same way again.
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    Well written and an eye opener!
    Calificado en Estados Unidos el 2 de noviembre de 2011
    I chose this book knowing nothing about what to expect-- just wanted a contemporary read about the situation in Palestine. Being an American of Palestinian background I felt I needed to get up on things (and possibly be able to share my learning with others )and this... Ver más
    I chose this book knowing nothing about what to expect-- just wanted a contemporary read about the situation in Palestine. Being an American of Palestinian background I felt I needed to get up on things (and possibly be able to share my learning with others )and this book--from an American woman's perspective--held promise. I was absolutely hooked from the first page. Pam Olson has done an amazing job of not only drawing the reader in to the difficult and volatile life of any one in the West Bank, but almost more importantly drawing the reader in to her amazing travels, her perceptions of the middle east, her ability to meet and bond with new people. I traveled with her at every step, enjoying her subtle comments and humor, being there with her in crusty situations, learning first hand of a culture and people she had before been fairly ignorant about(like many Americans.) The real shift in the book from riveting travel narrative comes with her very real involvement with people she meets and her emotional ride as she became invested in those people and the beautiful places they live in. She is clearly changed inside out from her experiences. There were many upsetting parts of the book--and she revealed what these upsetting things did to her personally, in poignant prose. Many times I had to put the book down and chill--then get back to it. The sad fact is so much of a devastating nature goes on under this occupation, that its a shock for anyone to think that these things can continue with "approval" by the good old USA. I recommended the book to my book club, we read and discussed it, and all thanked me for opening their eyes. Thanks Pam Olson for opening MY eyes as well.
    I chose this book knowing nothing about what to expect-- just wanted a contemporary read about the situation in Palestine. Being an American of Palestinian background I felt I needed to get up on things (and possibly be able to share my learning with others )and this book--from an American woman's perspective--held promise. I was absolutely hooked from the first page. Pam Olson has done an amazing job of not only drawing the reader in to the difficult and volatile life of any one in the West Bank, but almost more importantly drawing the reader in to her amazing travels, her perceptions of the middle east, her ability to meet and bond with new people. I traveled with her at every step, enjoying her subtle comments and humor, being there with her in crusty situations, learning first hand of a culture and people she had before been fairly ignorant about(like many Americans.) The real shift in the book from riveting travel narrative comes with her very real involvement with people she meets and her emotional ride as she became invested in those people and the beautiful places they live in. She is clearly changed inside out from her experiences. There were many upsetting parts of the book--and she revealed what these upsetting things did to her personally, in poignant prose. Many times I had to put the book down and chill--then get back to it. The sad fact is so much of a devastating nature goes on under this occupation, that its a shock for anyone to think that these things can continue with "approval" by the good old USA. I recommended the book to my book club, we read and discussed it, and all thanked me for opening their eyes. Thanks Pam Olson for opening MY eyes as well.
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    Pamela Olson is a very gifted and talented writer. She has definitely entered the right field for her writing skills. The story reads very easily and is enjoyable to follow. Now here comes the however, the storyline is a touchy one and I feel it was very biased.... Ver más
    Pamela Olson is a very gifted and talented writer. She has definitely entered the right field for her writing skills. The story reads very easily and is enjoyable to follow.

    Now here comes the however, the storyline is a touchy one and I feel it was very biased. Pamela Oslon is obviously very attached to the muslim people as a whole. This is perfectly fine, but her tale of being fair did not come through. Yes she threw a line in or two of feelings for the Israelis, but she never fully developed their side or their views of the situation. A sprinkle or two were done but it was not fairly portrayed.

    She gives tales of events that happened in the Gaza or other areas but not through her own encounters and so there are some questions there on the validity of the stories. Interviewing others is not a true picture of her own experience.

    Like I said, it was very easy to follow and very easy to read but extremely one sided. Some stories were writtne without developing the reasons for the Israelis actions for why they do things as they do. Look, noone is perfect, every tribe has their unfortunate representatives, however, to really see a situation for what it is would be better than protraying ones self as fair and balanced while giving a very one sided view.

    Again, thank you Pamela Olson for sharing your adventures, I only wish they were truly fair and balanced. Perhaps you should visit with poor homeless Israelis that have no where to live and have no food due to the destruction caused by the people of Gaza and others. The two people are so similar, if only they can see past the horrors that have been created.
    Pamela Olson is a very gifted and talented writer. She has definitely entered the right field for her writing skills. The story reads very easily and is enjoyable to follow.

    Now here comes the however, the storyline is a touchy one and I feel it was very biased. Pamela Oslon is obviously very attached to the muslim people as a whole. This is perfectly fine, but her tale of being fair did not come through. Yes she threw a line in or two of feelings for the Israelis, but she never fully developed their side or their views of the situation. A sprinkle or two were done but it was not fairly portrayed.

    She gives tales of events that happened in the Gaza or other areas but not through her own encounters and so there are some questions there on the validity of the stories. Interviewing others is not a true picture of her own experience.

    Like I said, it was very easy to follow and very easy to read but extremely one sided. Some stories were writtne without developing the reasons for the Israelis actions for why they do things as they do. Look, noone is perfect, every tribe has their unfortunate representatives, however, to really see a situation for what it is would be better than protraying ones self as fair and balanced while giving a very one sided view.

    Again, thank you Pamela Olson for sharing your adventures, I only wish they were truly fair and balanced. Perhaps you should visit with poor homeless Israelis that have no where to live and have no food due to the destruction caused by the people of Gaza and others. The two people are so similar, if only they can see past the horrors that have been created.
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  • Joshie
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    Outstanding, yet heartbreaking.
    Calificado en Estados Unidos el 27 de junio de 2012
    I'm a Middle East scholar, so I opened up this book with a good idea of what to expect, and it didn't disappoint. Fast Times is a travelogue, first and foremost. It details Olson's experience in a vastly misrepresented and misunderstood part of the world.... Ver más
    I'm a Middle East scholar, so I opened up this book with a good idea of what to expect, and it didn't disappoint.
    Fast Times is a travelogue, first and foremost. It details Olson's experience in a vastly misrepresented and misunderstood part of the world. Olson is very aware of the controversies surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and seems to deliberately avoid political statements, allowing her own experiences to speak for the themselves and the reader to come to their own conclusions.

    If anything, Olson reaches a bit too far when she reflects on lack of communication and misunderstanding as roots to the conflict. She desperately wants to avoid blaming the Israelis and makes a point of presenting her Israeli friends' shock when exposed to the conditions in the West Bank. At the same time, however, that shock is being presented by a small town girl from Oklahoma, as if the person being shocked doesn't have access to the same books and internet that she does. Never mind that the Israeli lives just over the Wall.

    Fast Times is an emotional book, and I imagine that it is particularly so for those who can relate to the author's experience. The conflict of the occupation is mirrored somewhat by the author's conflict as an American, whose government funds and protects the Israeli government, and whose struggle to face the everyday tragedies in Palestine is laced with the guilt of her own privilege.

    I strongly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a new perspective on the Occupation, whether you're new to the subject or an expert. It provides a unique lens through which to view the conflict, one that emphasizes the humanity and heartbreak of life in Occupied Palestine.
    I'm a Middle East scholar, so I opened up this book with a good idea of what to expect, and it didn't disappoint.
    Fast Times is a travelogue, first and foremost. It details Olson's experience in a vastly misrepresented and misunderstood part of the world. Olson is very aware of the controversies surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and seems to deliberately avoid political statements, allowing her own experiences to speak for the themselves and the reader to come to their own conclusions.

    If anything, Olson reaches a bit too far when she reflects on lack of communication and misunderstanding as roots to the conflict. She desperately wants to avoid blaming the Israelis and makes a point of presenting her Israeli friends' shock when exposed to the conditions in the West Bank. At the same time, however, that shock is being presented by a small town girl from Oklahoma, as if the person being shocked doesn't have access to the same books and internet that she does. Never mind that the Israeli lives just over the Wall.

    Fast Times is an emotional book, and I imagine that it is particularly so for those who can relate to the author's experience. The conflict of the occupation is mirrored somewhat by the author's conflict as an American, whose government funds and protects the Israeli government, and whose struggle to face the everyday tragedies in Palestine is laced with the guilt of her own privilege.

    I strongly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a new perspective on the Occupation, whether you're new to the subject or an expert. It provides a unique lens through which to view the conflict, one that emphasizes the humanity and heartbreak of life in Occupied Palestine.
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  • A. Gift For You
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    Phenomenal Read!!!!
    Calificado en Estados Unidos el 22 de agosto de 2013
    I initially didn't know what to expect with this book. Was it going to be a superficial and disconnected travelogue written from a colonialist perspective of a pampered American girl helping the savage natives? On the contrary, this book was a breath of fresh air on... Ver más
    I initially didn't know what to expect with this book. Was it going to be a superficial and disconnected travelogue written from a colonialist perspective of a pampered American girl helping the savage natives? On the contrary, this book was a breath of fresh air on many levels. I really felt it was two books in one. One part dealt with Olson's personal and humble experiences living and working in Palestine and grappling with a reality that conflicted with commonly held beliefs in American society. The second facet of the book presented a well-supported historical and 21st century perspective of the daily struggles of the Palestinian people from a global standpoint, yet this is not a boring history book.

    As one who teaches English at the university level, this text was a pleasurable read with Olson's beautiful writing style. Her claims in the book are also well-documented and supported by credible research and reliable media sources. I've done extensive research on the Israeli/Palestinian situation and found this book to be eye-opening, and reading about the people and the conflict from the perspective of an American actually living in Palestine helps to fracture the misconceptions we have about this land.

    Please give this book a chance before you dismiss it as being overly political and pro-Palestinian/anti-Israeli. The situation is extremely complex, and we need to educate ourselves on the situation instead of simply relying on simplistic, pre-conceived notions. Olson's book is a captivating take on a magical land that we actually know little about.
    I initially didn't know what to expect with this book. Was it going to be a superficial and disconnected travelogue written from a colonialist perspective of a pampered American girl helping the savage natives? On the contrary, this book was a breath of fresh air on many levels. I really felt it was two books in one. One part dealt with Olson's personal and humble experiences living and working in Palestine and grappling with a reality that conflicted with commonly held beliefs in American society. The second facet of the book presented a well-supported historical and 21st century perspective of the daily struggles of the Palestinian people from a global standpoint, yet this is not a boring history book.

    As one who teaches English at the university level, this text was a pleasurable read with Olson's beautiful writing style. Her claims in the book are also well-documented and supported by credible research and reliable media sources. I've done extensive research on the Israeli/Palestinian situation and found this book to be eye-opening, and reading about the people and the conflict from the perspective of an American actually living in Palestine helps to fracture the misconceptions we have about this land.

    Please give this book a chance before you dismiss it as being overly political and pro-Palestinian/anti-Israeli. The situation is extremely complex, and we need to educate ourselves on the situation instead of simply relying on simplistic, pre-conceived notions. Olson's book is a captivating take on a magical land that we actually know little about.
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    Calificado en Canadá el 24 de enero de 2015
    This is the intriguing and riveting story of a young American woman from Oklahoma and her two year adventure living, volunteering, and working in Palestine. She started on a backpacking trip during a time when she was questioning her beliefs and taking time from her...Ver más
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    This is the intriguing and riveting story of a young American woman from Oklahoma and her two year adventure living, volunteering, and working in Palestine.
    She started on a backpacking trip during a time when she was questioning her beliefs and taking time from her university studies.
    She decided to travel in the mid east intending, for reasons of cost, to omit Palestine and Israel.
    Through chance meetings with and Israeli and a Palestinian on the Red Sea coast, she ended up in Palestine, where she introduced her Russian-Israeli to a Palestinian who spoke Russian, having been studying medicine in Russia.
    She writes very well and her description of the hospitality of the Palestinians she met and lived with, and of their life under occupation is fascinating and eye-opening. I've since bought copies for several of my friends... who are similarly impressed.

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    If you're new to the subject. Start here..
    Calificado en Reino Unido el 23 de marzo de 2013
    I have been studying the Israeli Palestinian conflict for years and have been to both Israel and Palestine in my pursuit of knowledge and understanding. Therefore I have seen the situation for myself which is of course very different to how our media presents it. I have to...Ver más
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    Maybe then one day in the not too distant future the Palestinians will finally have the justice which has been denied them for far too long.

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  • Agnes Malouf
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    Should be required reading...
    Calificado en Canadá el 21 de junio de 2015
    Fast Times in Palestine is an honest and balanced account of a situation many North Americans would be shocked to find they know nothing about. It is a fascinating read, at times hilarious, at times heart-breaking but mostly it informs the reader of what is really going on...Ver más
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    This book should be required reading for anyone in a position to direct policy and to make decisions vis-à-vis Israel and the surrounding nations.

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  • mrs l
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    As fresh as it gets
    Calificado en Reino Unido el 12 de abril de 2013
    The long running Palestinian/Israeli conflict has been with all of us for most of our lives yet few understand what is going on there. We see news reports with one point of view, which are then contradicted by another - it is confusing. Pamela Olson sets out - with no...Ver más
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    Her account is entertaining, lively and intelligent. Olson is a young 21st century American woman who strips away the dense, complex 60+ year-old-history and politics to tell what she saw, as she saw it.
    Not a politician nor an ivory towered intellectual, she has produced a refreshingly modern account of life in Palestine today with honesty - all too scarce a currency in the modern Middle East.

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    Palestine will be free!
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    For those who are offended by this book, hang your head in shame. The books just talks facts about the reality of the situation.
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