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'In a sea of books on the Middle East, Voices of Jordan is a rare gem. Sweis builds on a formidable reputation as one of the best international reporters in the Middle East, with the sharpest eye for detail and an instinct for the human stories that really count.' -- Tim Sebastian

'An exquisite mosaic of personal lives, social commentary, political insight, and historical context. Sweis has brought Jordan to life with deep sensitivity and a world-class journalist's penchant for nuance. The result is a true masterpiece of story-telling.' -- Wendy Pearlman, author of 'We Crossed a Bridge and It Trembled: Voices from Syria' 'With the Arab world in turmoil, the testimonies of ordinary men and women are rarely heard. In this beautifully written book, Sweis has given a powerful voice to those people who really matter.' -- Fabian Hamilton MP 'In a sea of books on the Middle East, Voices of Jordan is a rare gem. Sweis builds on a formidable reputation as one of the best international reporters in the Middle East, with the sharpest eye for detail and an instinct for the human stories that really count.' -- Tim Sebastian, television journalist 'To understand a society as rich, complex and important as Jordan's means understanding its people. This enlightening book allows a range of Jordanian voices to express themselves clearly, so that we can truly hear them.' -- Sir Ciaran Devane, Chief Executive of the British Council 'A vivid, varied and revealing portrait of a country often ignored by Western media. All of the Arab world's pressures are here: unemployed youth, religious extremists, Syrian refugees, and a restive population competing to shape the future of Jordan.' -- Deborah Amos, international correspondent for NPR News

'An exquisite mosaic of personal lives, social commentary, political insight, and historical context. Sweis has brought Jordan to life with deep sensitivity and a world-class journalist's penchant for nuance. The result is a true masterpiece of story-telling.' -- Wendy Pearlman, author of 'We Crossed a Bridge and It Trembled: Voices from Syria' 'In a sea of books on the Middle East, Voices of Jordan is a rare gem. Sweis builds on a formidable reputation as one of the best international reporters in the Middle East, with the sharpest eye for detail and an instinct for the human stories that really count.' -- Tim Sebastian, television journalist 'To understand a society as rich, complex and important as Jordan's means understanding its people. This enlightening book allows a range of Jordanian voices to express themselves clearly, so that we can truly hear them.' -- Sir Ciaran Devane, Chief Executive of the British Council

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Rana F. Sweis is a Jordanian journalist covering political, social and refugee issues in the Middle East, most often for the New York Times. She is also the founder and managing director of Wishbox Media, a provider of media training, research services and creative storytelling packages. She holds an MA from George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management.

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