Walking around the neighborhood I detect the strong scent of “hilu-mur’ (Sudanese juice) and every house I enter people are hanging out their “shermoot” to dry (meat that is later dried and grinded to add to food) all these are tiny reminders that Ramadan is just around the corner. I’ve always loved Ramadan, there is something truly magical about this month especially if you happen to find yourself in a Muslim country.
While people are preparing themselves mentally and physically for a long month of fasting, I find myself once again doing the delightful task of packing as I’m going to England for a year. Tell you the truth I’m a bit anxious this time, it’ll be the start of Ramadan and it’s my first time to go there but I’m hoping for the best.
On another note, lately I’ve been spending a lot of time reading and I just wanted to say that although it’s an old book, “The Women’s Room”, by Marilyn French is a fabulous book that every woman should read (men of course too)! Does anyone have a book that they would recommend?
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
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hi NT,
Nic blog. I have a couple of books to recommend, but I don't know you taste. I'm kinda into fantasy these days, political science and so on.
I hated the ramadan period especially the fact that everything comes to a standstill at around 1730 hours. In the South, it's different as live goes on and everyone celebrates the end together.
Trust me, the UK is not much different from where you are right now. The people are nice (most of the time), you will here sirens all the time and don't believe everything those sudanese in the UK tell you.
my id does not link to my blog: http://sudanreturnee.wordpress.com
Haha, I'll take your words of advice to heart.
I'm into the same genres of books that you mentioned (actually I read pretty much anything) so whatever you would like to recommend, I'd love to hear:)
I dare say, if one can, one must avoid reading altogether, for no matter how absurd the subject matter, or ignorant the writer, reading always leaves you more aware of your inadequacies.
مخلصين له الدين و لو كره الكافرون
Just reading your comment has left me feeling very inadequate indeed...
lol
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings -Maya Angelou
The Temple of My Familiar - Alice Walker
The Bluest Eye - Toni Morrison
Their Eyes Were Watching God - Zora Neale Hurston
If The Women's Room interested you those should as well.
That’s an interesting observation, reminded me of something I once read that the Greeks state that the opposite of the truth isn’t falsehood but oblivion, not knowing about our inadequacies doesn’t make them cease to exist although at times and I must admit, not knowing about them is a blessing.
Thanks NYM, will definitely look for those books that you’ve mentioned:)
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