I just finished reading "Florence of Arabia" by Christopher Buckley. I'm into satire these days, and this novel is a gem. It's about an employee of the U.S. State Department who dreams up a way to introduce stability into the Middle East: by promoting a feminist revolution. It's smart and funny.
Conversation between a sheik and a Frenchman, regarding whether the Americans would support Florence or the kingdom destabilized by her feminist revolution:
"My dear iman, you must understand - the Americans are idealistic to the point where they must lower their thermostat two degrees. Then they become very practical."
Some great commentary about politics and current events of the last 2 - 5 years as well - the reference to GWB near the end of the story is priceless!!!!
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Florence of Arabia
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