Tag: Don’t Panic

Karl ReMarks – And Then God Created the Middle East and Said ‘Let There Be Breaking News’ | Review

Title: And Then God Created the Middle East and Said ‘Let There Be Breaking News’

Author: Karl ReMarks

Type: Non-Fiction

Page Count/Review Word Count: 122

Rating: 3.5*/5

 

Karl ReMarks - And Then God Created the Middle East and Said 'Let There Be Breaking News'

Karl ReMarks – And Then God Created the Middle East and Said ‘Let There Be Breaking News’

 

Disclaimer: While I aim to be unbiased, I received a copy of this for free to review.

This book was fun, but it wasn’t as good as Don’t Panic, I’m Islamic, the first book that I received from publisher Saqi Press. Still, what’s cool about this is that you actually do learn a little bit about the situation in the Middle East, even though the author is mainly making fun of it. It’s own voices, too. I enjoyed it.

 

Karl ReMarks

Karl ReMarks

 

Click here to buy And Then God Created the Middle East and Said ‘Let There Be Breaking News’.


Lynn Gaspard – Don’t Panic, I’m Islamic | Review

Title: Don’t Panic, I’m Islamic

Author: Lynn Gaspard

Type: Non-Fiction

Page Count/Review Word Count: 184

Rating: 5*/5

 

Lynn Gaspard - Don't Panic, I'm Islamic

Lynn Gaspard – Don’t Panic, I’m Islamic

 

Disclaimer: While I aim to be unbiased, I received a copy of this for free to review.

This little collection is beautiful, and it’s a must-read for anyone right now, especially with the uncertain political climate. It’s essentially an anthology of stories that are written by or about Muslims in response to the rise of Islamic extremism and Islamophobia brought on by politicians.

It’s basically the reminder that the world needs that Muslims are people just like everyone else, and the sharp writing inside, coupled with the beautiful artwork and the thought-provoking subject matter, does a great job of illustrating both our differences and our similarities. It also pokes fun at the way that society deals with Muslims, and I thought that was fantastic. It’s self-deprecating but simultaneously right on the nail.

If you’re a free thinker who believes in equality, and if you’re sick of the way that the media portrays Muslims and minorities, you need to read this book.

 

Lynn Gaspard

Lynn Gaspard

 

Click here to buy Don’t Panic, I’m Islamic.