Fast Times in Palestine

For much of her lifeOColike many WesternersOComost of what Pamela Olson knew of the Middle East was informed by headlines and stereotypes. But when she traveled to Palestine in 2003, she found herself thrown with dizzying speed into the realities of Palestinian life. "Fast Times in Palestine" is OlsonOCOs powerful, deeply moving account of life in PalestineOCoboth the daily events that are universal to us all (house parties, concerts, barbecues, and weddings) as well as the violence, trauma, and political tensions that are particular to the country. From idyllic olive groves to Palestinian beer gardens, from Passover in Tel Aviv to Ramadan in a Hamas village, readers will find OlsonOCOs narrative both suspenseful and discerning. Her irresistible story offers a multi-faceted understanding of the Palestinian perspective on the Israel?Palestine conflict, filling a gap in the WestOCOs understanding of the difficult relationship between the two nations. At turns funny, shocking, and galvanizing, "Fast Times in Palestine" is a gripping narrative that challenges our ways of thinkingOConot only about the Middle East, but about human nature, cultural identity, and our place in the world.