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On the eve of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Pittsburgh native and graduate student Ben Orbach traveled to the Middle East to experience the region first-hand. Despite having a degree in Middle Eastern studies, he was completely unprepared for what he discovered. Beyond the anti-American sentiment he expected, he found a complex, curious people whose lives were made even more difficult by an overwhelming feeling of powerlessness. Live from Jordan is the story, told via his letters home, of Orbach's one year trip through Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Turkey.
As he begins his unforgettable journey which takes him from bustling bazaars to underground brothels, he meets all kinds of characters: a falafel cook who hates Americans because they "have no mercy," a kindly baker who wishes him "peace and blessings" every time he buys pita bread, and the curious, impassioned 21-year-old medical student with a penchant for debating U.S. foreign policy. From the angry streets of Cairo to the living rooms of ordinary people in Jordan and Palestine, Orbach offers an honest, balanced portrait of a region in turmoil and the vivid, misunderstood, and often welcoming people who inhabit it. With humor and wit, he sheds new light on a culture that few Americans understand. Engaging and evocative, Live from Jordan is a myth-breaking book that combines the lyricism of a travelogue with the insight of reportage.
- Sales Rank: #426650 in Books
- Published on: 2007-04-30
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.02" h x 1.18" w x 6.40" l, 1.30 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 320 pages
Review
"It's a wonderful tale -- not of danger and intrigue, but of good friends and interesting, hospitable people."
-American Pundit blog, July 24, 2007
“A funny, poignant trip through [the] Mideast.”
-Miami Herald
“Orbach's knowledgeable but down-to-earth style is refreshing, and it's a delight to follow him on his 13-month sojourn.”
-National Geographic Traveler Online
“Live from Jordan…is the thoughtful, illuminating, and highly entertaining book debut by Pittsburgh native Benjamin Orbach….an elegantly written, and often hilarious account of Orbach’s prolonged stay in Jordan and Egypt….an intelligent, balanced, and insightful book debut.” Democracy and Security
From the Back Cover
Ben Orbach's book offers an extraordinary picture of attitudes in the Arab world. He offers letters home depicting life, his everyday experiences, and his exchanges with people from all walks of life,principally in Jordan but also in other parts of the region. One sees lively discussions on politics, including on the United States and Israel. But one also sees exchanges on the mundane. The appeal of our culture and its icons exists and has become part of the fabric of life in the area. Orbach is a wonderful observer and a lively and colorful writer. And in reading his book--and absorbing his letters--it is possible to gain a better appreciation of our problems and possibilities in the Middle East.
"-- Ambassador Dennis Ross, former Middle East envoy, and author of The Missing Peace: The Inside Story of the Fight for Middle East Peace
"In Live From Jordan,, Benjamin Orbach, a young American observer of Middle Eastern affairs, delivers a surprising, fresh, and always clear-eyed portrait of his travels and research in the region. Honest and engaging, Orbach is respectful to his hosts but alert to his setting. I highly recommended this book for the integrity of these dispatches home.
"--Fouad Ajami The Majid Khadduri Professor of Middle East Studies at The Johns Hopkins University and author of The Foreigner's Gift: The Americans, the Arabs and the Iraqis in Iraq.
"Ben Orbach's book is a fascinating insight into the swirling social and political currents that prevail at a grass roots level in the Middle East, rather than the palace politics that so often dominate media attention. It is a captivating memoir, charting one young American's journey into an unfamiliar world and his quest to understand it. Absolutely engrossing.
"--Dr. Raad Alkadiri, Director for Middle East and Africa, PFC Energy
"Live from Jordan is Ben Orbach's humane, well-informed, and charming account of the year he spent traveling around the Middle East after the 9/11 attacks. Orbach's chronicle of his travels is full of insight, warmth, and humor as this Arabic-speaking American encountered a wide range of characters on his Middle Eastern journey.
"--Peter Bergen, author of Holy War, Inc. and The Osama bin Laden I Know.
About the Author
Benjamin Orbach (Washington, DC) currently works at the State Department as an expert on democratic reform issues in the Middle East and North Africa. Prior to joining the State Department, he worked as a research fellow at a think tank in Washington D.C. and as a high school social studies teacher.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
bottoms up
By Vance A. Stephenson
A fantastic book. The parallels with Tom Friedmans' "Beirut to Jerusalem" are remarkable, but where Tom's insight derived from serving as the NY Times correspondent to Beirut and Jerusalem and interacting with high level politicos (top down), Ben's piece involves living in Amman where he had to endure a brief, cold shower every other day due to water constraints (bottoms up).
This work palpably demonstrates how miserably US foreign policy aggravates Middle East problems, but reinforces the hope that if we take the time to know our neighbors, peaceful reconciliation is possible.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Sincere and Honest Search to Understand Arab World, Pursue Peace
By Eagle Eye
Sincere, honest, and funny are words that come most readily to mind when summing up this book. Young American Ben Orbach showed significant courage in traveling to the Arab World (and Turkey) post-9/11, and he was on the ground with war in Iraq brewing and then breaking out. He is a true traveler in the classical sense, going afar to seek wisdom and change, not to impose or justify prejudices or preconceived notions. He is clear about his convictions, but humbly does his utmost to understand the many different opinions he encounters along the way. His insights, informed by his knowledge of the local language, are passed on to us through the e-mails that he wrote home from the Middle East--those missives are the substance of the book. His distinction between "America haters" and "American policy critics" will help Americans who are struggling to grasp the nuance of Arab/Muslim politics and society. In this and some other sections of the book, Orbach outlines what he believes are some of the implications for U.S. Middle East policy.
The author's personality comes through with a great sense of humor. His account of using the facilities in high-class hotels is hilarious--something any young and cash-strapped traveler who has searched desperately for clean restrooms in developing nations can surely relate to. The Jordan snowball fight is awesome.
This wil be a sort of guide book for Americans studying in the Arab/Muslim world. It can also be a Middle East primer for any Americans who are seeking to be more-informed citizens.
Perhaps the most important question to ask of any text is, "what of it?" At first glance, pursuing peace might seem a somewhat grandiose ambition to link with this book, but I believe that is the author's primary motivation. His search is in the spirit of U.S. Middle East envoy Dennis Ross, who dedicated his book "To the Children of the Middle East." The Middle East is controversial, and readers will surely find cause to disagree with Orbach at points along the way. But they will also find his views to be balanced, fair, and reasonable.
In sum, the author's sincerity, credentials (advanced Arabic, SAIS masters degree), and his travel and work experience (notably with the U.S. government's Middle East Partnership Initiative) demand that his book gets a serious look and a fair read. At a time when the need for mutual understanding between the U.S. and the Arab (and Muslim) world has never been more vital, this is a timely, important, and enjoyable book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
True Essence of Paradoxical Middle East
By Harlan Knipes
Benjamin Orbach captures the true essence and political character that is the present paradoxical Arab East. Live From Jordan is a very accurate account of the Middle Eastern climate today. Through his clear writing and attention to detail, Benjamin Orbach's words give insight into these different cultures and the struggle of everyday life. Orbach's experience in the Middle East is one that is unique, yet he touches on so many common threads, and is able to come to a comfortable understanding in the end.
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