e~mergent kiwi I have slept in 5 different beds in the last 5 nights. I find this a profoundly disorientating experience.
Place is not just environment. Place is the familiarity of routine.
Posted by steve at November 4, 2004 11:50 AM | TrackBack
is a great read. I picked it up at Borders a few weeks ago and found it hard to put down. The book uses the history of carpet making in the Middle East to provide a rich tapestry by which to understand contemporary Islam. Chris writes beautifully, mixing his travels over ten years through Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, India, with the personal stories of those he meets. Thus it becomes not only a celebration of creativity, but a really helpful introduction to the complexities and nuances of Islam today - including people, history and culture.
