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When We Were Arabs: A Jewish Familys Forgotten History
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Winner Of The Arab American Book Award Named One Of The Best Books Of The Year By Nprthe Stunning Debut Of A Brilliant Nonfiction Writer Whose Vivid Account Of His Grandparents' Lives In Egypt, Tunisia, Palestine, And Los Angeles Reclaims His Family'S Jewish Arab Identitythere Was A Time When Being An Arab Didn'T Mean You Were Necessarily Muslim. It Was A Time When Oscar Hayoun, A Jewish Arab, Strode Along The Nile In A Fashionable Suit, Long Before He And His Father Arrived At The Port Of Haifa To Join The Zionist State Only To Find Themselves Hosed Down With Ddt And Then Left Unemployed On The Margins Of Society. In That Time, Arabness Was A Mark Of Cosmopolitanism, Of Intellectualism. Today, In The Age Of The Likud And Isis, Oscar'S Son, The Jewish Arab Journalist Massoud Hayoun Whom Oscar Raised In Los Angeles, Finds His Voice By Telling His Family'S Story.To Reclaim A Worldly, Nuanced Arab Identity Is, For Hayoun, Part Of The Larger Project To Recall A Time Before Ethnic Identity Was Mangled For Political Ends. It Is Also A Journey Deep Into A Lost Age Of Sophisticated Innocence In The Arab World; An Age That Is Now Nearly Lost.When We Were Arabs Showcases The Gorgeous Prose Of The Eppy Awardwinning Writer Massoud Hayoun, Bringing The Worlds Of His Grandparents Alive, Vividly Shattering Our Contemporary Understanding Of What Makes An Arab, What Makes A Jew, And How We Draw The Lines Over Which We Do Battle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'When We Were Arabs'? A: 'When We Were Arabs' explores the complexities of Jewish Arab identity through the personal history of Massoud Hayoun's family, particularly focusing on the experiences of his grandparents in various countries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Massoud Hayoun, a journalist and writer known for his compelling storytelling.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: 'When We Were Arabs' was published on June 25, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: In what format is 'When We Were Arabs' available? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What awards has the book received? A: 'When We Were Arabs' won the Arab American Book Award and was named one of the best books of the year by NPR.
- Q: What kind of writing style can readers expect? A: Readers can expect a vivid and engaging prose style from Massoud Hayoun, which brings historical and personal narratives to life.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in Jewish or Arab culture? A: Yes, the book provides valuable insights into both Jewish and Arab cultures, making it suitable for readers interested in these topics.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'When We Were Arabs'? A: The title reflects a time when Arab identity was broader and more inclusive, before it became politicized and associated solely with Muslim identity.
- Q: Can this book be used as a resource for academic studies? A: Yes, 'When We Were Arabs' can serve as a valuable resource for those studying Middle Eastern history, identity, and cultural studies.