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Our Women on the Ground: Essays by Arab Women Reporting from the Arab World

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Our Women on the Ground: Essays by Arab Women Reporting from the Arab WorldNineteen Arab women journalists speak out about what it's like to report on their changing homelands in this first of its kind essay collection, with a foreword by CNN chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour A growing number of intrepid Arab and Middle Eastern sahafiyat female journalists are working tirelessly to shape nuanced narratives about their changing homelands, often risking their lives on the front lines of war. From sexual

Nineteen Arab women journalists speak out about what it's like to report on their changing homelands in this first-of-its-kind essay collection, with a foreword by CNN chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour

A growing number of intrepid Arab and Middle Eastern sahafiyat--female journalists--are working tirelessly to shape nuanced narratives about their changing homelands, often risking their lives on the front lines of war. From sexual harassment on the streets of Cairo to the difficulty of traveling without a male relative in Yemen, their challenges are unique--as are their advantages, such as being able to speak candidly with other women at a Syrian medical clinic or attend an exclusive beauty contest for sheep in Saudi Arabia.

In Our Women on the Ground, nineteen of these women tell us, in their own words, about what it's like to report on conflicts that (quite literally) hit close to home. Their daring and heartfelt stories, told here for the first time, shatter stereotypes about the region's women and provide an urgently needed perspective on a part of the world that is frequently misunderstood.

INCLUDING ESSAYS BY: Donna Abu-Nasr, Aida Alami, Hannah Allam, Jane Arraf, Lina Attalah, Nada Bakri, Shamael Elnoor, Zaina Erhaim, Asmaa al-Ghoul, Hind Hassan, Eman Helal, Zeina Karam, Roula Khalaf, Nour Malas, Hwaida Saad, Amira Al-Sharif, Heba Shibani, Lina Sinjab, and Natacha Yazbeck

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 08/06/2019
ISBN: 9780143133414
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.10w x 0.80d

Review Citations: Library Journal Prepub Alert 03/01/2019 pg. 93
Publishers Weekly 06/17/2019
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2019
Library Journal 07/01/2019 pg. 80
Booklist 06/01/2019 pg. 4
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Robert Jordan
Boise, US
★★★★★ 5
Like chocolate truffles
Format: Paperback
First off, this is a review of volume 1. I got several Batman graphic novels recently and get one out when I have a block of uninterrupted time for it. I thought that given the short-story format, that I'd leave this in the car and read one or two stories when I had a few minutes to kill. Sure - that's what I say when I get a box of candy too - just one or two at a time - make the box last for a month. LOL - I got going and finished the whole book in one sitting. The short stories are not all great, but even the weakest is worth at least three stars. Some of the others are wonderful. The most unexpected were the best: "A Black and White World" a Neil Gaiman story which features Batman and Joker in a way you've never seen them before, and "A Slaying Song Tonight" a Batman Christmas story.... who'd ever think of that? The art is varied - which is the point isn't it. Some I liked a great deal and others didn't move me, but each reader will have different tastes. I learned about some artists with which I wasn't familiar. I'm new to comics and graphic novels, so this was a great way to gain some exposure to some legends. A previous reviewer seemed to feel the black and white art limited the artists. I thought the short story format and the black and white art boiled the work down to it's most powerful essence. The stories didn't waste a word. The art didn't hide behind color. It was like each story was stripped down to the bare essentials. And no comic character is more natural for a black and white treatment than the Bat. It was like a film noir movie marathon! Volume One at the very least is a must-own part of any Batman collection. Highest recommendation!
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BatmanLover999
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 5
Perfection From Start to Finish
Format: Paperback
Where do I start? Whats not to love about some the of the best writers and artists coming together in one book full of short Batman stories done in black and white? The story telling is unbelievable and the illustrations are so good you barely notice they aren't in color. This should be in every Batman fan's collection :)
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europa
San Leandro, US
★★★★★ 3
cool idea.......
Format: Paperback
but all this black and white can be dulling on your eyes, worth reading once dont know much after that, some cool stories that you wish could be the full comic, in fact it almost a tease
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Hannibelectro
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
a great series of comics
Format: Kindle
This is the first in a great series of short stories by different authors and artists. The quality ranges but it's nice to have the variety. It makes for a well rounded Batman book.
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Samster
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
this is a totally recommended read. Very unique collection of stories by many ...
Format: Hardcover
This book is one of the must-haves collections for Batman. this is a totally recommended read. Very unique collection of stories by many of the top writer in the comic book industry.
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