tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post3476996359279020983..comments2024-03-01T08:06:27.951-08:00Comments on Layers of Thought: Review by JD: Children of Dust ~ A Memoir of Pakistan by Ali EterazAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10360453947198770223noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-55517892304951503332010-09-26T08:26:49.743-07:002010-09-26T08:26:49.743-07:00Hi Blodeuedd,
Thanks for the nice words. I know wh...Hi Blodeuedd,<br />Thanks for the nice words. I know what you mean, and I find that the opposite also happens sometimes - books I'm sure I'll like that disappoint. There is probably a good blog post in there somewhere - the biggest surprise reads of the year; both nice surprises and not-so-nice.John Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544917163930698029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-83543182615005221802010-09-26T05:34:01.240-07:002010-09-26T05:34:01.240-07:00Great review.
Dunno if the book is for me, but the...Great review.<br />Dunno if the book is for me, but then the books I really enjoy are those I didn't think I wouldBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-63107212753449851742010-09-25T08:31:11.195-07:002010-09-25T08:31:11.195-07:00Thanks for the info - that does sound wonderful.
...Thanks for the info - that does sound wonderful.<br /><br />Our standard tea at the moment is Yorkshire Tea from Taylor's of Harrogate. Very simple, excellent taste. Then we'll sometimes have Ginger tea from Yogi when we fancy something a bit lighter with a different flavor.John Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544917163930698029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-36219437292852276902010-09-24T20:55:18.307-07:002010-09-24T20:55:18.307-07:00@John: I'm not sure if he bought the tea local...@John: I'm not sure if he bought the tea locally or if he brought it from Iran. It's a loose Ceylon tea, with a simple glass jar is and a lid covered in Arabic. There's also a tin of cardamom seeds (again, covered in Arabic writing) that you're supposed to crush and mix with the tea. Overall, it's a wonderful drink. I'd recommend it if you can ever find it.logankstewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12269634215857320344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-72021950633979191642010-09-24T06:22:33.479-07:002010-09-24T06:22:33.479-07:00Hi Mystica,
I hope you enjoy the read. We'd be...Hi Mystica,<br />I hope you enjoy the read. We'd be curious to hear your thoughts after you've read it.John Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544917163930698029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-33015593601490518072010-09-23T19:46:55.492-07:002010-09-23T19:46:55.492-07:00I have seen reviews of this book and since my know...I have seen reviews of this book and since my knowledge of this area is scanty I would like to read this. Thanks for the post.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-62590685964683357972010-09-23T15:56:07.038-07:002010-09-23T15:56:07.038-07:00Hi Kim,
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I t...Hi Kim,<br />Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I thought it was fascinating from the first page to the last. In terms of it being a fun read, I realy enjoyed the first 2/3 of the book, whle the last 1/3 was kind of hard going - still interesting but a tough read.John Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544917163930698029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-27859570145627352832010-09-23T15:42:21.202-07:002010-09-23T15:42:21.202-07:00I read this awhile and found it to be a fascinatin...I read this awhile and found it to be a fascinating memoir of an area that I have little knowledge. I also like the humorous side of the author during his teen and college years.<br /><br />Nice review!DCMetroreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02229456529059098518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-54425823469948233942010-09-23T14:43:51.387-07:002010-09-23T14:43:51.387-07:00Good to hear and I couldn't agree more! There ...Good to hear and I couldn't agree more! There are times when a good cup of tea is just unbeatable. I have managed to convert Shellie into a tea-aholic.<br /><br />Is the tea your Iranian friend drank available over here?John Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544917163930698029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-9179847645492586062010-09-23T14:05:36.063-07:002010-09-23T14:05:36.063-07:00Aye, it's hard to beat a good cup of hot tea. ...Aye, it's hard to beat a good cup of hot tea. My first experience with hot teas came a few years back in college when my friend from Iran brewed some Iranian tea. The stuff was fantastic. Since then, I've loved to drink the stuff, especially on cold winter days or late nights.logankstewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12269634215857320344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-51706064187100635742010-09-23T08:30:29.515-07:002010-09-23T08:30:29.515-07:00Hi Logan,
Thanks for commenting. It can be a real ...Hi Logan,<br />Thanks for commenting. It can be a real eye-opener reading books like these - it's all too easy to get a blinkered view on other cultures and religions. <br /><br />Tea with Hezbollah? It's funny - one of the things I love about the local regional cultures (one of the many things I should say) is their fondness for tea. I guess that must strike a chord with my Englishness!John Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544917163930698029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206685128986486929.post-23263601555560425432010-09-23T08:19:04.221-07:002010-09-23T08:19:04.221-07:00I read a book once, called Tea with Hezbollah, tha...I read a book once, called <i>Tea with Hezbollah</i>, that sought to understand what different Muslim leaders thought about Christianity and Jesus, as well as their opinion on Islam. It was quite an enjoyable book, shedding light and breaking hearts. This looks interesting, too. Thanks for the review.logankstewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12269634215857320344noreply@blogger.com