Through the Veil
Through the Veil by Lisa Ohlen Harris, published by Canon Press & Book Service on June 29, 2010, is a 224-page exploration of life in the Middle East. This book presents a series of essays that offer an intimate glimpse into the daily lives and rituals of individuals in Damascus and beyond, challenging common stereotypes and misconceptions about the region.
Readers will find a collection of narratives that highlight the experiences of various people, including a Muslim woman engaged in prayer and a Kurdish man navigating cultural interactions with an American researcher. Through the Veil delves into themes of religion, particularly Islam and Christianity, while providing a nuanced perspective on the complexities of life in the Middle East. The author’s firsthand observations during her time in the region contribute to a deeper understanding of the cultural and social dynamics at play.
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In Damascus a Muslim woman rises before dawn and performs a ritual washing before covering her head in prayer. A Kurdish man smiles with interest at the American researcher visiting his niece, but over time his smile turns to disapproval. A student from Damascus University invites her American friend home to break the fast and stay overnight in the village. As part of an ethnographic research team, Lisa Ohlen Harris was able to see the true face of Damascus. A few years later, she returned to live in Jordan with her husband and small child. In Through the Veil, Harris provides a long and honest look at scenes usually hidden from Western eyes. The essays collected here dispel stereotypes, focusing on the real people of the Middle East.
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