[ChewedGum]

Exodus was great but what is interesting is that the article never mentions The Haj. That was one of the most eye opening books I ever read. (But I guess it wouldn't be considered politically correct because it focuses on the Palistinians and actually has the gall to point out some of their flaws.)

It's a very depressing book, but also compelling and very informative...I would recommend it to all.

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[nina0113]

It also doesn't mention his novelization of the poor innocent Clintons in A God in Ruins.

[YaYa123]

Thanks for the recommendation. I haven't read fiction in years, but I'll try to read THE HAJ.

I enjoyed the movies I've seen made from Uris novels, but the book I enjoyed the most was MILA 18. We were stationed in Mainz,Germany at the time, and that book came alive for me.

[Numbers Guy]

That was one of the most eye opening books I ever read. (But I guess it wouldn't be considered politically correct because it focuses on the Palistinians and actually has the gall to point out some of their flaws.)

I agree with the others, The Haj is a must-read. As you note, it's a story of the tragedy of the Palis (as well as their inherent bluster). The tragedy is mostly self-inflicted, as the book runs from the 1920's onward as the blind hatred of the Jews harms the Palis more than it does the Jews. Uris is really sympathetic to the plight, but makes it clear that the blind bigotry is what led to the plight; if they'd put 1/10th as much energy into bettering themselves as they did into trying to kill the Jews, they'd be flourishing right now.

[freedom9]

Just re-read it a couple weeks ago.

[Eva]

I don't think that I finished, The Haj, because it was so depressing. I enjoyed Trinity, though. For the first time I began to have a little understanding of causes of the strife in Ireland.

[SuziQ]

what is interesting is that the article never mentions The Haj.

I read that book about 3 yrs. ago. It certainly explained a LOT about Arab culture, and has helped me in understanding the people in those countries a little bit during the War on Terror.