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ARAB-ISRAELI BOOK CLUB
Emile Habiby’s extraordinary novel, The
Secret Life of Saeed, the Ill-Fated Pessopti-mist: A Palestinian
Who Became a Citizen of Israel , uses Voltaire’s Candide as a framework to explore the challenges of being a Palestinian
citizen of Israel with wit and humour. Habiby was widely read
throughout the Arab world, and also a member of the Israeli
Knesset for 20 years. His ability to bridge different communities
is evident in the reception of Saeed, which won both the Al-Quds
Prize from the PLO and the Israel Prize. Powerful, poignant,
and hilarious, this extraordinary novel provides a unique insight
into the inner life of the Palestinian within Israel.
“One of the top ten novels set in the Middle East” The
Guardian
Reading the book before the meeting is highly
recommended, and will greatly enhance your experience of
the book-club – and
ours. Remember, reading is not a spectator sport!
“The room fizzed with energy: a roaring success.”
The Guardian on the Arab-Israeli Book Club.
In partnership with New Israel Fund.

COMING OUT IN FICTION – CANCELLED

TRUE TALES: DISCOVERY
“Bad taste is simply saying the truth before it should be said.”
Mel Brooks
After its resounding success in the autumn and at Jewish Book Week, True Tales is back.
True stories, no notes, no hiding. Intimate,
funny and moving, come and be seduced, shocked and tickled
by stories from eight brave and fascinating folk. Including
true tales inspired by the theme of discovery from hilarious
performers and writers including Naomi Woddis, Julian
Fox, Craig Taylor, Jonny Berliner, Maya Levy, Will Essilfie
and Dylan Keeling. Hosted by Rachel Mars and Mekella
Broomberg.
Presented in association with Jewish Book Week. |
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Arab-Israeli Book Club
Date
Thursday 10th June
Time
8pm
Venue
Upstairs at the Magdala, 2a South Hill Park, London NW3 2SB
Price
£6 in advance, £8 on the door
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TRUE TALES: DISCOVERY
Date
Thursday 17th June
Times
8pm
Venue
The Magdala Pub, 2A South Hill Park, London, NW3 2SB
Price
£6 in advance, £8 on the door
CLICK
HERE TO BOOK NOW
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