1001 Arabian Nightmares Inspired by True Events Other Lies Narendra Simone 9781481202626 Books
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Listen! Would you be interested in reading a few pages from a diary of a terrorist? Seriously! That is if you, like many others, believe that anyone who is from the Middle East is a potential terrorist. On the contrary I found that the Middle East is a wonderful place where laughter is in abundance. You just got to explode, I mean explore by traveling through various countries of the Middle East. Not only an exhilarating life experience, you will also discover mystery, adventure and plenty of humour. No time, no problem! I have done it for you. The last few years have been difficult for the Arab nations. The world seemed to have latched on to its stereotypical image without understanding Arab’s fascinating culture. Arabia is truly a fun place. It’s a secret that needs to be let out Arabs have a deep-rooted sense of humour and it exists in their daily life. Let me explain. I know there are millions of people who can’t possibly believe what I’m telling them that Arabs both have and appreciate a sense of humour. I know that the press has convinced you otherwise. And they will. That is their job and it helps them to sell newspapers. The only way to bring in a balanced perspective is to look closely at their humour. A good and clean sense of humour to enjoy and not rude or offensive to be upsetting! Come on, don’t be so serious, and smile. Did you know that humour in the Arab society is not recent or out of necessity? It has been in existence for centuries as an integral part of their culture. Way back in the Middle Ages, Mullah Nasruddin was one of the great humorists of Arab history. He has thousands of tales, my favourite is When a ruler said to Nasruddin, “Mullah, all the great rulers of the past had honorific titles with the name of God in them. There was, for instance, ‘God-Gifted’, and ‘God-Accepted’, and so on. How about some such name for me?” Nasruddin thought only for a moment and said, “God Forbid.” See what I mean subtle. I believe that the funniest humour is the one that you experience for yourself. So I packed my bags and travelled all through Arabia. I liked it so much that I stayed there for several years. Why? Because I wanted more to get past A priest, a rabbi and a mullah walk into a bar. The barman says - “What is this, a joke?” I needed something fresh, original and personal. Did I get it? Well, I’d let you be the judge of that. Come along on an adventurous journey with me to the fascinating world of Arabia and experience a unique brand of humour that you would not find on the Internet. Not that I don’t trust the God Own Official Guide to Locating Everything (Google). Through these short, humorous stories I invite you on a journey of humour, mystery and adventure to the amazing Middle East.
1001 Arabian Nightmares Inspired by True Events Other Lies Narendra Simone 9781481202626 Books
Desert SongEither I'm getting into Narendra Simone's head or he is getting into mine because I had a chance to review his "1001 Arabian Nightmares" and I found it to be an absolute scream. The thing about the area, Simone notes between the lines, is that once you are there you have to suspend your state of belief in anything amounting to anything you knew and then learn to live with a new atmosphere. Here's a place where folks cruise along in their huge SUVs and honk you out of the way with their headcoverings flapping out the windows covering everything to the rear, a cellphone pressed to that ear and a rearview aimed just so the driver can see himself. Or, how about a place where you can buy alcohol (the UAE, according to this book) and drink, just don't try having a normal conversation about it. And, then there's the one I liked about the guy driving with his wife at a slow 105 trying to change lanes where he nicks an even-slower driving policeman who is doing about 100. Well, the wife puts on her "I told you so look," as the rather large uniformed officer straightens himself out, after stopping the Westerner. They exchange proper greetings -- probably surprising the policeman -- have a discussion about veering and they are both off, with no more said? Huh? Having now read several of Simone's books -- he is really establishing an excellent reputation, I couldn't help but chuckle at the 41 chapters of "nightmares" that are just some weirdly wonderful stories. Simone is at least that, a great story-tellerProduct details
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1001 Arabian Nightmares Inspired by True Events Other Lies Narendra Simone 9781481202626 Books Reviews
It is one of those books I would like to share with everyone and yet I want to save in my collection for a long long time. It reminded me that with a positive attitude, even the most frustrating experiences can be enjoyed.
A fresh, funny perspective of living in the Middle East. These short comedic stories showcase the humour found when dealing with everyday occurrences. Naren's personal experiences bring to light the puzzling, eye-brow raising, and surprising moments that one can experience. Escape within his wit, adventures and creative writing as you experience the lighter side of living in the Middle East.
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to move and immerse yourself in a completely new culture, you've likely been told horror stories about adapting and living within that culture. 1001 Arabian Nightmares is not about horror. It is funny, fresh and charming. A delightful read for those seeking true-life advice and the merely curious alike. The author relays and accepts situations of everyday life in Arabia with a sense of humour and wonder that makes you feel adventurous and like to trying it yourself. These stories make me hope that new immigrants and visitors to my culture (Canadian) can laugh and maintain dignity while adapting to the funny way we do things here too. Nicely done.
This was my second Narendra Simone novel and another that ticks the boxes for me. The title is a little misleading perhaps as it is not full of gory murders or anything that is considered to be "horror". It is not one continuous story either but split in to 41 short stories of life in the Middle East. Packed with humor, it offers a different viewpoint on life and is all the better for doing so.
If you have never stayed for a prolonged period in a very different culture and society to the one you are used to then this will open your eyes and hopefully help you appreciate that when people from outside your culture and society look at how your life your life, how strange it must appear to them. A good advertisement for a "live and let live philosophy" and not assume we all think alike.
A book you will pick up more than once I am certain.
Author Narendra Simone's book titled 1001 ARABIAN NIGHTMARES is an intriguing account on what one can expect when traveling in the Middle East.
With the use of wit and humor, the author shares the unusual customs and ways of life that is foreign to outsiders. Some of these customs are a very pleasant experience where as others can be considered unpleasant.
The first custom is to be aware of is that there are dozens of unwritten local laws. This should give a good indication of what you will find throughout the book.
One custom that I find very little logic in is the greeting before any type of business. This includes when the police stop a driver for speeding. A five minute greeting?
The reader will definitely find themselves chuckling as they read this book. So if you are looking for culture and humor check this book out.
Let me tell you how 1001 Arabian Nightmares was so different from all the book that I have read so far but let's discuss a couple minor issues first before we go to the good stuff. Since the topics wasn't really my thing I had a hard time getting into the story - flow and pace wise. It took me a longer time to read some of the parts but when you get used to it, you'll enjoy it as much as I did. Another thing is that I get that the author wanted this to be entertaining but there are some parts of the book that I felt was overdone. It's mostly the last sentences of each chapter but I think it's the author's style so I got used to that too. Getting passed those too - this book is so much fun to read and can be a good book to pass time.
Now here are the good parts of the story. First, since I don't really read these kinds of books the title and cover can be very intriguing. That alone gave the surprise themoment you jump into the story/ies. I enjoyed and laughed out silly most nights. Second, in connection to my first point, 1001 Arabian Nightmare was different. It gave me the feeling of reading "the inside scoop" of what it really meant to live in the Middle East without all those sugar coating. It was like seeing the backstage if you know what I mean. Each story is broken down into short stories that are random yet interconnected with each other so you wouldn't be bored since you'll jump from one thing to another. And most importantly, it was super entertaining.
I highly recommend that you give this story a chance, you wouldn't be disappointed.
Desert SongEither I'm getting into Narendra Simone's head or he is getting into mine because I had a chance to review his "1001 Arabian Nightmares" and I found it to be an absolute scream. The thing about the area, Simone notes between the lines, is that once you are there you have to suspend your state of belief in anything amounting to anything you knew and then learn to live with a new atmosphere. Here's a place where folks cruise along in their huge SUVs and honk you out of the way with their headcoverings flapping out the windows covering everything to the rear, a cellphone pressed to that ear and a rearview aimed just so the driver can see himself. Or, how about a place where you can buy alcohol (the UAE, according to this book) and drink, just don't try having a normal conversation about it. And, then there's the one I liked about the guy driving with his wife at a slow 105 trying to change lanes where he nicks an even-slower driving policeman who is doing about 100. Well, the wife puts on her "I told you so look," as the rather large uniformed officer straightens himself out, after stopping the Westerner. They exchange proper greetings -- probably surprising the policeman -- have a discussion about veering and they are both off, with no more said? Huh? Having now read several of Simone's books -- he is really establishing an excellent reputation, I couldn't help but chuckle at the 41 chapters of "nightmares" that are just some weirdly wonderful stories. Simone is at least that, a great story-teller
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