Monthly Archives: August 2010
The Dawn Blog » Blog Archive » I delivered that no-ball by Ahmer Naqvi
The misfortune of Pakistan is that its tragedy appears as farce. Over the past few years, our screens have been awash with images both gruesome and depressing in equal measures. And they have been punctually followed by television anchors and … Continue reading
The floods in Pakistan and the American response by Steve Coll
Last spring, according to a Pew Research Center poll, eighty-four per cent of Pakistanis were dissatisfied with the way things were going in their country. Inflation, terrorist bombings, and American drone strikes were among the causes of their discontent. Three-quarters … Continue reading
Committed: A Sceptic Makes Peace with Marriage /Author: Elizabeth Gilbert /Reviewed by: Afrah Jamal
Committed picks up where the international bestseller Eat, Pray, Love left off. Elizabeth Gilbert is still travelling but not solo — on a quest but not for the same reasons. The last time she went into exile to Italy, India … Continue reading
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EAT PRAY LOVE: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia /Author: Elizabeth Gilbert /Reviewed by: Afrah Jamal
A magazine assignment took a 30 something woman from NY to Bali where a ninth generation medicine man prophesied her return. She keeps her appointment because he said she would but also makes fresh plans; putting her old life on … Continue reading
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Tagged Afrah Jamal, Book Review, Eat Pray Love, Elizabeth Gilbert, Liberty Books
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Highest Paid Authors of the Year
If you thought writing books is not as lucrative, think again! James Patterson – $70 million Stephanie Meyer – $40 million Stephen King – $34 million Danielle Steele – $32 million Ken Follet – $20 million Dean Koontz – $18 … Continue reading
